Churches in the villages of Peasedown St John, Wellow and Shoscombe are giving villagers the opportunity to celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones who have passed away.

On Sunday 6th November, churches will be holding special services where the names of those who have died will be read out and there will also be an opportunity to light a candle for a loved one – along with quiet prayer and personal reflection.

The Leader of all three churches, Revd Matthew Street, said:

"Bereavement is a painful experience. This act of worship aims to give thanks to God for the lives of our loved ones and to provide us with an opportunity to receive the comfort and healing we need when pain and sorrow is acute.

Christ's own words "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" are words which can indeed come true in our lives.

I know that over the years the people who have come to these services have benefitted greatly. It's helped them cope with their bereavement and to feel comforted."

If anyone would like to have a name mentioned in these services please submit details online at www.stjsgroup.church/life-events/remembering-loved-ones by Wednesday 2nd November.

The churches make up the 'St J's Group' Anglican benefice, which covers the parish churches of St John's Peasedown, St Julian's Wellow, St Julian's Shoscombe and St James' Foxcote.

Service times on Sunday 6th November are:

10.am – St Julian's Church, Wellow

10.30am - St John's Church, Peasedown

11.15am – St Julian's Church, Shoscombe

Visit www.stjsgroup.church for more details, or contact the Operations Manager Rob Bubyer by emailing [email protected] or calling 07973 972018.