SHINFIELD residents concluded their jubilee celebrations on a fun-filled Sunday.
A morning service at St Mary’s church was followed by a picnic lunch and games.
“It’s been a great weekend and today we’ve been able to celebrate both the jubilee and Pentecost at the same time in a service that wound both things together,” Revd Chris Leslie explained.
“The children were involved with that and it’s always lovely seeing them coming to church.”
Sunday morning’s service featured classic hymns such as To God Be the Glory, Colours of Day and Lord, for the Years.
The reading was taken from John 14:1-7 and 25-27.
A rendition of the national anthem brought the service to a close as visitors retired to the church hall.
Families enjoyed jubilee-themed activities and food, with the church bringing out a Union flag cake to commemorate the occasion.
Mr Leslie was full of praise for the impact the week’s festivities had had on the community.
“Events like these are really important to enhance the sense of community here in Shinfield, bringing together the old and new communities together.”
