Remembrance Sunday 2026
ORDER OF SERVICE
WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
’This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end: they are new every morning.’
(Lamentations 3:21-23)
As we gather as community here in Studley this morning at this service of Remembrance we meet in the presence of God. We pray for all who in bereavement, disability and pain continue to suffer the consequences of fighting and terror.
We remember with thanksgiving and sorrow those whose lives in wars and conflicts past and present have been given and taken away.
AMEN
THE NAMES OF THE FALLEN ARE READ AS CROSSES ARE BROUGHT FORWARD
THE LAST POST
TWO MINUTES’ SILENCE
REVEILLE
THE EXHORTATION
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
We will remember them.
THE LAYING OF WREATHS
Studley Royal British Legion
Studley Parish Council
Studley in Business
Studley Community Library
Churches Together in Studley
Studley Sports and Social Club
Studley First Responders
Studley in Bloom
The Ancient & Honourable Guild of Town Criers
Studley Guides, Brownies and Rainbows
Studley Scouts, Cubs and Beavers
Studley Tennis Club
Studley Daytime W.I.
Studley Priory W.I.
Studley High School
Studley St Mary's C of E Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Studley Infants' School
Studley Local History Group
Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals
Studley Christmas Lights
Studley Publicans
DEDICATION
When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.
READING
Romans 12:9-10,14-18
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
SHORT REFLECTION
HYMN (to the tune Jerusalem)
1 We come to you, O Lord our God,
bringing our thanks for mercies past:
for battles done and blessings shared,
for those who served and put self last.
And now we ask forgiveness, Lord,
for sins which stain our nation's soul.
Grant us your pardon and your peace.
Come, heal our land and make us whole.
2 Help us to guard the gift of peace,
hope of the brave who fought and died.
May neighbours live in harmony
and races flourish side by side.
Peace on the earth, in homes and hearts;
let battles cease and barriers fall.
Peace with our God through Jesus Christ,
the Prince of Peace and Lord of all.
CCLI Song # 7119543
Irene Jarvis
© Irene Jarvis - The Jubilate Group
PRAYERS
Let us pray for all who suffer as a result of conflict and ask that God may give us peace: For the service men and women who have died in the violence of war, each one remembered by and known to God; may God give peace.
God give peace.
For those who love them in death as in life, offering the distress of our grief and the sadness of our loss; may God give peace.
God give peace.
For all members of the armed forces who are in danger this day, remembering family, friends and all who pray for their safe return; may God give peace.
God give peace.
For civilian women, children and men whose lives are disfigured by war or terror, calling to mind in penitence the anger and hatred of humanity; may God give peace.
God give peace.
For peacemakers and peacekeepers, who seek to keep this world secure and free; may God give peace.
God give peace.
For all who bear the burden and privilege of leadership, political, military and religious; asking for gifts of wisdom and resolve in the search for reconciliation and peace; may God give peace.
God give peace.
God of truth and justice, we hold before you those whose memory we cherish, and those whose names we will never know. Help us to lift our eyes above the torment of this broken world and grant us the grace to pray for those who wish us harm. As we honour the past, may we put our faith in your future; for you are the source of life and hope, now and forever.
Amen.
All join together in the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom, the power,
and the glory
for ever and ever.
Amen
NATIONAL ANTHEM
God save our gracious King,
Long live our noble King,
God save the King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the King!
BLESSING & DISMISSAL
God grant to the living grace, to the departed rest, to the Church, the King, the Commonwealth and all people, unity, peace and concord, and to us and all God’s servants, life everlasting; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Go in the love and peace of Christ.
Thanks be to God
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Thanks to all who have worked to make today possible, especially -
Studley Parish Council.
Those who have acted as marshals for the parade.
Studley Methodist Church.
03/11/2026