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Those who minister at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in central London have devised a liturgy for those affected by suicide or attempted suicide. A description of the origins of this liturgy, the thinking behind it, and the actual conduct of the service was reported in The Christian Century<\/em> by Samuel Wells, and published on February 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That service continues a tradition of outreach: “Over the years, St. Martin\u2019s has developed what might be termed sharp-end pastoral liturgies for some of those on the edge. We\u2019ve had a service for families of the missing, and a commemoration of those who have died homeless. We\u2019ve also developed a liturgy to support those affected by suicide,” Wells explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\nSpecific concrete focal points in the service mark its three sections: \n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To accompany each stage there is a threshold action, paired with suitable words. At the first threshold (\u201cLost\u201d), a rock\u2014heavy, sharp, uncompromising\u2014is laid down, and these words spoken: \u201cIn these rocks we see brokenness, harshness and pain. We see love cut off, a statue destroyed, a future shattered.\u201d At the second threshold (\u201cThe Valley\u201d), a candle is lit\u2014fragile, small, yet burning\u2014and these words are spoken: \u201cIn this candle flame we see fragility, possibility\u2014the shadow of what is half-known, half-understood, still mourned.\u201d At the third threshold (\u201cFound\u201d), a rose is laid down\u2014beautiful, prickly, tender\u2014and these words are said: \u201cIn this rose we see gentle beauty, still with thorns that pierce, yet deep tenderness, hopefulness, deeper truth.\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The entire article, including a link to the order of service, can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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