Oil, a bowl of water and a film clapper-board were among the symbols of the Queen's coronation at the centre of a church service in Elstree, to mark the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Festival.
The Queen's Golden Jubilee was chosen as the theme to mark this year's annual town festival civic service, held at St Nicholas Church, Elstree, on Sunday.
A jar of oil represented oil used for anointing at the coronation service, water and a towel symbolised the washing of feet on Maundy Thursday, and a clapper-board symbolised the local community, because of its famous film heritage.
St Nicholas School pupils gave a presentation on the community, and the service was attended by leaders and members of different faiths in Borehamwood and Elstree, and by the Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Ernie Butler.
The Rev Helen Angove, priest in charge at St Nicholas Church, said: "We had a lovely full church and there was a real sense of good will, enjoyment and community support."The items, which also included a Bible, were placed on the altar at the start of the service and were used as the themes for prayers.
Oil, a bowl of water and a film clapper-board were among the symbols of the Queen's coronation at the centre of a church service in Elstree, to mark the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Festival.
The Queen's Golden Jubilee was chosen as the theme to mark this year's annual town festival civic service, held at St Nicholas Church, Elstree, on Sunday.
A jar of oil represented oil used for anointing at the coronation service, water and a towel symbolised the washing of feet on Maundy Thursday, and a clapper-board symbolised the local community because of its film heritage.
The items, which also included a Bible, were placed on the altar at the start of the service and were used as the themes for prayers.
St Nicholas School pupils gave a presentation on the community, and there were also hymns at the service, which was attended by leaders and members of different faiths in Borehamwood and Elstree, and by the Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Ernie Butler.
The Rev Helen Angove, priest in charge at St Nicholas Church, said: "We had a lovely full church and there was a real sense of good will, enjoyment and community support."
June 26, 2002 15:00
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