THE MAYOR’S annual Civic Sunday Service took place at the town’s St Mary and All Saints Church on June 22.
Mayor, Coun Doug Hine, was joined by fellow Kidderminster Town Councillors, past mayors, honorary freemen of the town and the CEO of the town council.
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The group paraded from the town hall to the church where they were welcomed by the High Sheriff, Rev Hayward Osborne, civic dignitaries and members of the community.
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The annual Mayor’s Civic Sunday event formally marks the welcome of the newly-elected Mayor and serves as an opportunity to bring together civic leaders, community representatives, and residents.
The theme of this year’s service was Sanctuary Sunday, a key part of Refugee Week. Readings highlighted the Christian message of ‘love thy neighbour as yourself’.
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Coun Hine said: “I’d like to thank all that attended the service.
“It was a good opportunity to express our care and compassion to refugees – those whose lives are turned upside down by war, oppression and climate destruction.
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“A huge and heartfelt thanks to all who attended and supported the event and sincere thanks to St Mary and All Saints Church for kindly hosting the service and to the Wyre Forest Refugee Group, Standard Bearers and all guest speakers for their valued contributions to this meaningful occasion.”
