Jenny’s letter 9th November
Dear friends,
As we approach this season of remembrance, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to remember. To “re-member” is not only to look back and recall, but to bring together once more — to re-connect what has been broken or scattered. In that sense, remembering is a deeply Christian act. Each time we gather, we re-member ourselves as the Body of Christ, drawn together by love, faith, and shared story.
Our church stands at the heart of Bromborough — quite literally and spiritually. For generations, people have crossed this threshold to mark life’s great moments: baptisms, weddings, funerals, and the quiet prayers in between. This is not just a building of stone and glass; it is the living heart of our community. Within these walls, joys are celebrated, sorrows are shared, and hope is renewed.
We are especially privileged that Bromborough’s War Memorial stands in our church grounds. It is a solemn and sacred trust to hold that place of remembrance. Year after year, people come — some with medals, some with tears, some simply to stand in silence — and together we honour those who gave their lives in service and sacrifice. The memorial reminds us that peace and freedom are never free, and that memory must be kept alive, not just in stone, but in our hearts and actions.
I often think that our churchyard tells a story of belonging. It is a place where the past meets the present — where those who have gone before us still shape who we are today. It is a visible sign that no one is ever forgotten in God’s sight. And just as our memorial remembers the fallen, so our community re-members itself every time someone steps through the church doors — whether for worship, a cup of tea, a food parcel, or simply a moment of stillness. Everyone is welcome here.
In recent years, Christianity has often had a bad press. We are reminded daily that the Church — and its people — are far from perfect. But at the heart of our faith is something profoundly simple: love and service. Jesus summed up the whole of God’s law in two commands — to love God and to love our neighbour. That is the heartbeat of everything we do here.
Our church mission statement says it plainly: Serving God and serving the community. Every time we pray for others, open our hall to local groups, host a funeral, plant bulbs, or share a meal — we are living out that calling. We are re-membering the community: drawing people together in compassion, gratitude, and grace.
So this week, as we stand before the memorial and bow our heads in silence, may we also lift our hearts in hope. May we remember the past with thankfulness, live the present with faith, and look to the future with love.
With every blessing,