All Saints' Service for The Queen tonight

Following the very sad passing of The Queen, All Saints' Church has sent this message:

The whole nation is deeply saddened by the news announced yesterday of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

We give thanks for her long reign and service.

There will be short Services of Commemoration at 7pm this evening (Friday) (This was 6pm, but now delayed due to King's speech at 6pm) in All Saints Church, Milford on Sea and at St Mary’s, Everton. All are welcome to join us.

All Saints’ Church is now open if anyone would like to come in and sit quietly, or to pray. The church bells will also be rung at midday today.

A book of condolence will also be open at Christchurch Priory and Winchester Cathedral or you may wish to contribute to the online book of condolence by clicking here.

"Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ exchanged the glory of a heavenly throne for the form of a servant, we thank you that you have given Elizabeth our Queen a heart to serve her people, and have kept her devoted in this service beyond all who were before her: encourage us by her example to serve one another, and to seek the common good, until you call us all to reign with Christ in your eternal kingdom. Amen."