VE Day Act of Commemoration at St James Church

VE Day Act of Commemoration at St James Church

This year on 8 May at 6:30pm, the bells of St James Church will be rung to join churches and cathedrals around the nation as they let their bells ring out. They will echo the sounds that swept across the country in 1945, as a collective act of thanksgiving on VE Day.

Please join us at 7pm when there will be a short act of commemoration and prayer at the War Memorial. It is an opportunity to reflect and give thanks for the peace that so many sacrificed their lives for during the Second World War.

Hugh Nelson, the lead Bishop for the Armed Forces, said:

“The 80th anniversary of VE Day is a moment of profound significance for our nation. It is a time to remember with deep gratitude the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. In an increasingly dangerous world, I encourage all our churches to participate in these commemorations, to ring their bells, to offer prayers for peace, and to provide spaces for their communities to come together in remembrance. As we honour the past, so we renew our commitment to building a more peaceful and just world for all.”