To reflect upon the past and present wars, children in succeed completed a collective worship on remembrance. We gathered to remember all those past and present who have been affected by war.

For those who continue to suffer: 

We remember before you all who have given their lives in the service of others in war. In gratitude we honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We hold in your presence those who continue to suffer because of war. Comfort and sustain all who bear the scars and tears of conflict. 

For all who have died in service: 

Almighty and eternal God, from whose love in Christ we cannot be parted, either by death or life: hear our prayers and thanksgivings for all whom we remember this day; fulfil in them the purpose of your love; and bring us all, with them, to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Through stories and reflection, the children explored the scripture of the Corinthians to identify the meaning and actions of unconditional love. We gathered to remember ways people show us love and how we can show it unconditionally too within the community.

Luke 15:11-32 - 

The Parable of the Lost Son

“Prodigal” means being wastefully extravagant. In this story the man's son recklessly and wastefully spends his inheritance. This parable teaches that to love unconditionally, we must always forgive mistakes, accept one another and always welcome people back without consequence.