Dear Friends, Across our nation and at many of the churches of our Mission Community, the church bells tolled at midday yesterday to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

We find ourselves in the midst of a time of national mourning and for many the death of the Queen is being felt more keenly than they could have anticipated. She was so central to our national life, not just because of her constitutional role, but because of the virtues with which she served, at the heart of which was her faith.

Bishop Robert said yesterday:

“I find it so poignant standing here listening to the passing bell of the Cathedral.

 “We mark her death as Christian people with a sense of hope, something that Queen Elizabeth embodied in her entire life, her faith in Christ.

“I pray for her – may she rest in peace and rise in glory.”

May this be our prayer too

God bless,

Samantha