Installation of peace doves at West Norfolk church

The people of St. Faith’s Gaywood LEP, an Anglican and Methodist partnership in King’s Lynn have created a striking visual reminder for praying for peace.

An installation of hundreds of origami peace doves has been fixed to a suspended metal frame affectionately known as the corona – or crown – and hung above the Chancel steps. Each dove was prayerfully hand made by a member of the church family.
 
Churchwarden Susie Cranko-Page said: “It was a church-wide effort, with St. Faith’s Youth Group, church regulars and some of our newest members all making doves as symbols of peace.”
 
The simple design meant that everyone could have a go at making a bird.
 
Team Rector, Rev Kyla Sorensen said: “Part of the vision of the Diocese of Norwich encourages us to work for peace and reconciliation and St. Faith’s is committed to praying for peace. We know that we are not disconnected to what goes on around us - the installation is a visual reminder for everyone who comes into the church to pray with intention for our world.
 
“Everyone will pass underneath the installation when going up to the sanctuary for communion. We hope the peace doves will encourage us to bring our prayers for peace to the altar of God, trusting that He will hear our petitions as we pray together for peace.”
 
Representatives of St. Faith’s also participated in the recent Peace and Justice Forum organised by Churches Together in King’s Lynn – where delegates engaged with challenging discussions on peace on a global, national and local scale.
 
The installation will remain in the church throughout Lent until Easter when the corona will adorned with thorns.
 
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