With the 80th anniversary of VE Day approaching, many churches are likely to be planning a celebration event, taking part in the Ring Out In Celebration or lighting a beacon.
You can find resources from the Church of England to help you plan an event here.
On VE Day, churches sounded their bells to signify the end of the war. This year on 8 May at 6.30pm, you can join churches and cathedrals around the nation as they let their bells ring out – an opportunity to reflect and give thanks for the peace that so many sacrificed their lives for during the Second World War.
Hold a special service to commemorate the day. An outline to help you plan this is shared below.
Light a candle online to remember loved ones who fought in the war.
On AChurchNearYou.com, there is the option to add an ‘80th Anniversary of VE Day’ tag to any services and events you may be holding on your church or benefice sites.
To help you organise a successful event, Ecclesiastical has lots of guidance to help prepare.
The following resources can be downloaded from the Ecclesiastical website:
- Responsibility For Church Organised Events | Church Insurance Made Simple | Ecclesiastical
- Self-Assessment for Churches | Risk Management
- Bell ringing in Churches | Risk Management | Ecclesiastical
- Beacons | Church guidance | Ecclesiastical
- Food safety for churches | Risk Management
