A CELEBRATION of the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch was held at Earley St Peter’s Church on Sunday, May 22.
Taking elements from across her reign, the service saw more than 100 people pack the church to mark Her Majesty’s achievements.
The opening hymn was All People That On Earth Do Dwell, the only one sung by the whole congregation at her coronation service in 1953.
Cheryl Chinta Kunta read out part of the Queen’s Christmas message from the year 2000, in which she spoke of her personal faith.
Dr Elaine Watts, a lay minister, led prayers that concluded with a prayer of dedication first written for the silver jubilee in 1977, while the closing hymn was O Praise Ye The Lord, sung at the national service of thanksgiving for the diamond jubilee in 2012.
Simon Carter, the deputy lieutenant of Berkshire, gave the scripture reading, while the Revd Dr Philip Hobday, vicar of Earley St Peter’s gave an address which touched on the Queen’s faithfulness, service and accountability, as well as her inspiration.
After the service, Earley Town Mayor Cllr Tahir Maher and Mr Carter cut jubilee cakes for the congregation to enjoy.
