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Farmers harvest thanksgiving in the Cathedral

Two boys holding a box of wool in the cathedralThe Worcestershire Farmers’ Harvest Thanksgiving took place in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday. People from across the county gathered to give thanks for the farmers who ensure we have food on our plates, as well as to celebrate rural life in general.

The service was organised by the Chaplaincy for Agriculture and Rural Life (CARL).

Young farmers bringing up gifts at the front of the cathedral During the service young people from Worcestershire Young Farmers’ Clubs brought gifts to the altar to represent the different types of harvest. Prayers were offered focussing on the concerns of a range of organisations involved in farming and rural life.

An address was given by Jake Freestone, Farm Manager for Overbury Farms. He said:

Harvest is a time to look back over the year, reflect on the challenges and how we can learn from them. Farmers all over the world face a number of challenges. Talking to each other helps and gives us the chance to share solutions. Farmers have always faced challenges - we are a resilient and resourceful bunch. However, farming provides a lifetime of opportunity. Let us be opportunistic about what is ahead.”

Harvest gifts on a table in front of the altar at the CathedralThe service included some traditional harvest hymns and there was a retiring collection for the Farming Community Network, a charity which walks with farmers and members of the farming community in times of difficulty.

Published: 7th October 2024
Page last updated: Monday 7th October 2024 9:23 AM

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