At a recent Open Forum, Rev Peter Paine reminded those present that Mothers' Day is an emotional time for visitors to the Crematorium and this had been highlighted a couple of years previously by Rev Pat Atkinson who had visited the Crematorium on that day having recently lost her own mother and felt that she needed someone to talk to.  Rev Linda Ricketts then brought to BWCF’s Planning Group the idea of providing support on that day in future years.  The Group has set the wheels in motion to provide three ordained people to talk to people and pray with them, a team of stewards who would be identified by prominent badges would walk around being available for chatting if requested, and informal tea and coffee facilities.  Rev Peter displayed an example of the small cards that will be available with words of comfort printed on them.  Rev Peter then reminded the audience that this idea would need the support of churches to succeed and that BWCF should be contacted to indicate willingness and times available on the day this year (Sunday, 22nd March)

 

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