Time Together
- A service of reflection for people affected by suicide
- Saturday, September 9th at 2 pm
- St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London
Please note: Tickets will be available from 1st Apr 2023 at 00:00
Since 2015, a non-denominational service for those affected by suicide has taken place every year, apart from during the Covid pandemic, at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square. Hundreds of people come together for a time of reflection, and to find comfort and support. The performances by the St Martin’s Choir are a highlight of the hour-long event.
Listen to the service recorded on September 3rd, 2022
To find out how you can get involved in future services, please email: [email protected]
Programme – Saturday 3rd September 2022.
- Music: Purcell, Chaconne in G Minor, St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble
- Welcome: Revd Dr. Sam Wells
- Opening address: David Mosse
- Music: Rani Arbo, Crossing the Bar, St Martin’s Voices
I. Lost
- Laying a rock
- Testimony: Alexis Watkins
- Music: Elaine Hagenburg, My Companion. St Martin’s Voices
- Testimony: Sharon Grenham-Thompson
- Music: Sharon Grenham-Thompson, Alison Willis, In Peace Eternal, St Martin’s Voices
- Silent reflection
- Music: Purcell, Dido’s Lament from Dido and Aeneas, Helen Stanley (mezzo soprano) and St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble
II. The Valley
- Lighting a candle
- Testimony: Ann Feloy
- Music: Jonathan Brigg, Sea of Solitude (Seafaring Folk: Movement V) dedicated to Oliver (Olly) Hare. Jonathan Brigg and musicians.
III. Found
- Placing a rose
- Reading: Chukumeka Maxwell (Chuckes): Blessing for One Who Has Taken Their Own Life, by David Whyte.
- Music: Morricone arr. Craig Stella John, Gabriel’s Oboe, St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble
- Closing address: Revd Dr Sam Wells
- Hymn: Lord of all Hopefulness
- Music: Rutter, The Lord Bless You and Keep You, St Martin’s Voices and Chamber Ensemble
Lord of all Hopefulness
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,
Whose trust, ever child-like, no cares could destroy,
Be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
Your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.
Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith,
Whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe,
Be there at our labours, and give us, we pray,
Your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.
Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace,
Your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace,
Be there at our homing, and give us, we pray,
Your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.
Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,
Whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm,
Be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray,
Your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day.
Please join us downstairs in St Martin’s Hall and the Lightwell for refreshments after the service
With thanks
This service has been made possible because of the generous support of individuals and charities and hosting by St Martin-in-the-Fields.
