The first Livery-wide event of 2019 took place at St Michael
Cornhill in the form of the City New Year service. The Mistress and I joined
most of the other Livery Masters and their Consorts at noon for this special annual
act of worship.
Led by the Reverend Charlie Skrine, Priest-in-charge at St
Michael the congregation took their places to a powerful rendition of a Bach
Organ Prelude played on the newly restored organ – very loud! The choir then processed
in followed by distinguished guests, the Lord and Lady Mayoress, the Governor
of the Bank of England and other dignitaries from the City of London
Corporation.
The First lesson was read by the Governor and the Second by
the Lord Mayor; both were well chosen readings from Isaiah and Hebrews respectively.
We then had the pleasure of a sermon by the actor David Suchet CBE, himself a
committed Christian. His sermon was based on that best-selling book of all
time, The Holy Bible and he led us through some fascinating facts about its
history, content and meaning. Despite its complexity he finished by summarising
that the only true teaching from it was that of love. Very powerful.
After the service we made our way to the Drapers Hall and
enjoyed a very pleasant lunch reception – the room was packed! It was good to catch
up with old friends after the Christmas break and we all looked forward to
another exciting year in our respective Livery Companies and together.
Our thanks to the Master Draper for his hospitality and the
clergy at Michaels for a wonderful day.
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