Monday 15 January 2018

41. City New Year Service, 12 January

Today Sandra and I attended the annual City New Year Service at the church of St. Michael, Cornhill. This service has been a major event for more than half a century for senior people in the City’s civic and business world. The church was packed to capacity with the Livery and their Consorts and City business people including the Lord Mayor and the Governor of the Bank of England, both of whom read Lessons. The service was led by the Priest in Charge, The Revd. Charlie Skrine, who gave a very inspiring sermon which also contained much humour. The choir and the recently renovated organ contributed to make this an uplifting service to remember.


The service was followed by a reception and hot buffet lunch courtesy of the Worshipful Company of Drapers at their magnificent Hall. This provided a splendid opportunity to engage with many friends in the Livery. Thanks go to the Master Draper for his hospitality.

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