Southwater church invites people to join prayer and peace vigil for Ukraine

Southwater Interfaith Forum is hosting a peace vigil and prayers session for Ukraine and refugees.
By Megan O’Neill
Published 10th Mar 2022, 14:53 BST
Updated 10th Mar 2022, 15:02 BST
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The prayer and peace vigil will be held at the Southwater Parish Church on Thursday, March 17.

There will be an opportunity to light a candle and say a prayer silently.

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It will take place between 7.30 - 8.15pm and Bishop Will, Bishop of Lewes, will give a talk at 7.45pm.

The prayer and peace vigil will be held at the Southwater Parish Church on Thursday, March 17The prayer and peace vigil will be held at the Southwater Parish Church on Thursday, March 17
The prayer and peace vigil will be held at the Southwater Parish Church on Thursday, March 17

Rev Godfrey Kesari, Vicar of Holy Innocents, Southwater and Interfaith Adviser for Chichester Diocese said: “In response to the Ukraine crisis, there will be a prayer and peace vigil, that is open to all who would like to join us.”

All are welcome, of any faith, or none.

Tea/coffee will be served afterwards.

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