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A short service of prayer and reflection will be held in Christ Church Cathedral at midday on Wednesday 16 March, to remember the people of Japan in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck on 11 March.
Why not take some time out of your day to sit in silence, say a prayer or light a candle to remember those whose lives have been lost and those who face the massive task of clean-up and recovery.
Join us on Tuesday ( March 8 ) at 6.00pm as we gather in the Cathedral for a Pancake Tea in preparation for the season of Lent.
The tradition of serving pancakes the night before Ash Wednesday goes back several centuries and has its origin in England. Pancake Tuesday, better known as “Shrove” Tuesday in English-speaking countries, was the day when all dairy, meat and fat left in the house was consumed. “Shrove” is an ancient English word that comes from the word “shriven” and means to confess and get rid of. These products were not allowed to be eaten during the religious season of Lent so they were gotten “rid” of by making little cakes out of the ingredients and then serving them up to the family and community.
We’ll supply the pancakes. You just bring along something sweet or savoury for toppings or fillings and a big appetite.
As the people of New Zealand pause for two minutes’ silence at 12.51pm (New Zealand time) on Tuesday 1st March, exactly a week after the city was devastated by an earthquake, people in Darwin are invited to a short service of reflection and prayer in Christ Church Cathedral at 9.00am on that day. The service will conclude at 9.21am, with two minutes of silence, in solidarity with the people of New Zealand.
All are invited to come and say a prayer, light a candle or simply spend some time in quiet.