Churches to hold commemoration services for the Queen on Sunday

Prayers for the Queen will be said across Wales on the eve of her funeral.

Churches and Cathedrals will be holding special commemoration services on Sunday to give thanks for the Queen’s life and to pray for her and the Royal Family. The services will be open to all, with some also attended by civic dignitaries and Lord Lieutenants, representing His Majesty the King.

The services will be an opportunity for people to gather together ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday. They will give thanks for the Queen’s life of service and faithfulness and offer prayers for King Charles, the Royal Family and for all those grieving at this time.

The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, who will be attending the Queen's funeral on Monday, said, “The past week has seen thousands of people visiting our churches to pray, reflect, light a candle or sign a book of condolence. This Sunday will be an opportunity for us all to come together in sorrow and to pray for the Royal Family ahead of the funeral on Monday. I hope as many people as possible will attend and I am immensely grateful to our churches for all the work they have done to serve and support their communities at this time.”

Here is a list of some of the services taking place. Please check your local church’s website or social media for details of their services.

• Bangor Cathedral

4.30pm: Memorial Service of the counties of North-West Wales at which the Assistant Bishop in Bangor will preach. It will be attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd and is open to all.

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• St Asaph Cathedral

3.30pm: A service of thanksgiving in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with the Bishop of St Asaph, who will pay tribute to the late Queen and extend his support to the new King, Charles III.

• Newport Cathedral:

4pm: Civic memorial service at which the Bishop of Monmouth will preach. The service is open to all and will be livestreamed.

• St Davids Cathedral

11.15am: Special Commemoration Service for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This will be attended by civic dignitaries and is open to all.

• Brecon Cathedral

11am: Service of Prayer and Reflection, led by the Dean. The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon will preach.

• St Giles Church, Wrexham

6.30pm: a memorial service for the Queen at St Giles Church in Wrexham, attended by the Mayor of Wrexham and other civic leaders.

• St Mary’s Priory Church, Abergavenny

11am: Solemn Requiem Mass and at 5pm a service of Solemn Evensong

• St Mark’s Church, Connah’s Quay

11am: A civic service of commemoration

• St Margaret's Church, Roath, Cardiff

6pm: A Service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration attended by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, the High Sheriff of South Glamorgan and HM Vice Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan.

• Margam Abbey

3pm: A civic service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for HM Queen II at which the Bishop of Llandaff will be preaching.

• St Mary’s Church Swansea

Saturday, 2.30pm, A civic memorial service at which the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon will preach.

• St David’s Church, Neath

Saturday 11.00am - Civic service