Queenborough: Blessing of the Waters, 14 July, 4pm (with surprise)

Marco Devereux writes, “About 400 years ago some mariners were in distress and their lives were saved by the community of Queenborough. As a thank you to the community  they left a small fund with the church for a service to be held in perpetuity in recognition of the sea, to be thankful for the bounties it brings and the travel, beauty, friendships it holds, and the grace that as mere mortals we have been granted a safe passage.”
This year the preacher will be Rev Peter Shore who is a Chaplain who works with the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen so we hope to see some local fishermen on the water.
Marco moreover makes mysterious mention of a surprise for those who attend…

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