On the 9th November, people from across the parish gathered together for a beautiful service, to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in wars past and present, and to pray for peace. 

The choir sang a rendition of the Contakion of the Dead set to a traditional melody from Kiev, a moving chant that expresses the sorrow of grief but reminds us of the Christian hope of everlasting life.

The service culminated with the Act of Remembrance held in the Churchyard, during which wreaths were laid (seen in bottom picture) by representatives of: Dr Beccy Cooper, MP for Worthing West; East Worthing and Shoreham Labour Party; LibDem Party Representative; West Worthing Conservative Association; 1st Worthing Guides; 8th Worthing Sea Scouts; Worthing 4 Refugees; Worthing Veterans Association; Adur Ukraine Support Association; St Andrew’s Church; and St Andrew’s Mothers Union.

Flags were lowered, and the Last Post was sounded from the top of the church tower while those present observed the two minutes silence together.