The Queen was patron to over 600 charities, lots of them Christian and a few of them, like Bible Society, the Council of Christians and Jews, and the Nationwide Church buildings Belief, got here underneath her patronage from the beginning of her reign or very quickly thereafter. A few of their tributes are under:
Bible Society Chief Govt Paul Williams
We can not perceive the Queen irrespective of her Christian religion. There is a marvellous part in her Coronation service when she was introduced with a Bible, described because the “Rule for the entire life and authorities of Christian Princes” and “probably the most precious factor that this world affords”. The Queen’s life and testimony make it clear that she took these phrases very critically.
The Queen’s religion has made an actual distinction to her reign and to the nation. She attended church greater than weekly, prayed and skim the Bible. Her Christian religion has been her information in the course of the highs and lows of her life and due to that she has been in a position to be a secure and enduring presence in our nationwide life … I feel the Queen will probably be remembered in step with these phrases from Proverbs 10.7, “The reminiscence of the righteous is a blessing.”
Luke March, Chairman of the Nationwide Church buildings Belief
Her Majesty devoted her life to the individuals of her nation and Commonwealth and now we should dedicate our ideas and prayers to honouring her life and work.
As one of many first charities to be honoured with the Patronage of Queen Elizabeth, now we have been very grateful to have had her assist repeatedly all through her reign.
Church buildings are spectacular, thrilling, and stunning locations that assist to carry communities and our nation collectively.
At all times assured of her steadfast assist, since 1953 now we have been in a position to hold many 1000’s of them open, getting used and in good restore; a exceptional and enduring legacy to her assist.”
Thanks, Your Majesty.
The Council of Christians and Jews
The demise of HM The Queen is a loss that’s keenly felt by Britain’s Christian and Jewish communities. She has been a beacon of understanding and tolerance in British society between totally different religion and ethnic teams.
At CCJ, we have been privileged to have her as our Patron since 1952, making us one of many first charities to which Her Majesty pledged her assist. By this position and extra extensively, she conveyed a deep sense of the significance of interfaith relations, impressed by her personal Christian religion. This basic message was usually communicated in her Christmas broadcasts, which so sincerely conveyed a Christian message and on the similar time had a extra common attraction, throughout the boundaries of faiths and nations.
On the numerous events that HM the Queen supported CCJ’s work, she expressed her private endorsement of endeavours to enhance relationships between individuals of various faiths in her numerous kingdom. Her Majesty generously hosted annual receptions for CCJ Presidents and members within the Eighties and ’90s, and was a particular visitor at CCJ’s seventieth anniversary celebration in 2011. All these events are remembered warmly by those that attended.
We at CCJ are deeply grateful to Her Majesty for the service she gave to the individuals of the UK and the Commonwealth and notably to relationships between Jews and Christians. We’re assured that her legacy of religion, obligation and hope will encourage all of us to do extra to strengthen our nation’s group of faiths.
We pray for the reminiscence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and go on our honest condolences to HM The King together with all the Royal Household; and we pray for HM The King as he begins his reign.
The Boys’ Brigade
At some point of her reign, The Boys’ Brigade was proud to have Queen Elizabeth II as its Patron.
Following within the footsteps of her father (King George VI) and grandfather (King George V) the Queen took a eager curiosity within the social work and repair to the nation undertaken by members of the Brigade. The Queen will dwell lengthy within the reminiscences of many for her devoted service as our Patron.
Jonathan Eales, Chief Govt of The Boys’ Brigade, commented: “We’re all deeply saddened by the demise of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. The ideas and prayers of all the BB household are with the Royal Household at this troublesome time.”
Church Military
For many of her reign, Church Military UK & Eire has been honoured by the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In the present day, Church Military joins with thousands and thousands of individuals world wide in deep disappointment at her Majesty’s passing. In an extended and distinguished reign a lot has been demanded of her. It has been a reign marked by an unshakeable sense of the duty of her place, and graced by constant service to others, and humble obedience to the religion that has guided her steps.
Church Military, which has for thus lengthy benefited from her Majesty’s patronage, has associate organisations throughout the Commonwealth and past. We’re organisations of service and religion which have drawn inspiration from the Queen’s instance.
Along with this prolonged household we specific our deep condolences to the Royal Household, and our gratitude for the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Sheran Harper, Worldwide President, Moms’ Union
Her Majesty has had an extended and extraordinary life by which she noticed our world change dramatically. But Her Majesty’s dedication and repair to her nation, the Church and Commonwealth remained steadfast and continued to be an inspiration to us all, maintaining us collectively in all conditions.
We give because of God for her being our Patron, for blessing her with particular presents for a life humbly devoted to public service, her robust religion as she weathered many storms; her dedication and devotion to household life; and her nice concern for communities and all individuals.
Her steerage and assist of Moms’ Union over the a long time has enabled us to realize a lot in impacting communities and touching lives. Throughout occasions of ongoing struggle and turmoil world wide, she reminded us of the therapeutic energy of forgiveness, peace and reconciliation. This impressed us and inspired us to work for concord and good relationships amongst all individuals in our communities.
Her spirit of acceptance to alter and transformation by way of the years and her potential to take others on the journey of change is testimony to her nice energy as a pacesetter and her religion in change that’s inevitable. This outlook on life strengthened Moms’ Union members to embrace all alternatives of change and transformation that actually replicate the worldwide nature of our motion.
We’ll at all times keep in mind her intelligence and humility in making sensible choices, her allure and sense of humour, and her honest caring and gentleness. Hers was a life born to serve God and all humanity and her legacy that may dwell on in so some ways and within the hearts of all Moms’ Union members for generations to come back.
On behalf of the Worldwide Board of Trustees, Workers and Members all world wide, we pray for the peaceable resting of Her Majesty’s soul with the positive hope of her rising in glory.
And I’m satisfied that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Romans 8:38a (NLT)
Mission to Seafarers
As The Mission to Seafarers international group, we take part shared gratitude for the lifetime of our Patron, Queen Elizabeth. We give thanks for her supportive affiliation with us over so a few years. We give thanks for the curiosity she took in seafarers, in delivery and in maritime mission and welfare. We honour that instance of obligation, service and compassion which has impressed and remodeled so many. We give thanks for her steadfast religion and Christian witness, demonstrated in each phrase and deed. In giving thanks we additionally pray for her household and all who mourn. Consolation them in loss and assist them as they put together for the long run. These thanks and prayers we provide within the title of Jesus who taught us that as you stroll with us in love all through our lives, so that you look ahead to us in love on the finish of our lives. Amen.
Sam Richardson, Chief Govt of SPCK
SPCK was significantly privileged to have Queen Elizabeth as our Patron. Her Majesty’s religion was an inspiration to us at SPCK because it was to the broader world. We significantly appreciated Her Majesty’s curiosity in and assist for the work of SPCK, and we go our condolences on to the Royal Household and all who’re mourning.
Church Pastoral Help Society
We’re profoundly unhappy to listen to of the demise of Her Majesty the Queen, our Patron, who devoted her faith-filled life to the service of her nation. We provide honest condolences to the entire royal household presently.
She embodied so lots of the issues which are treasured to us as a Christian charity, and we are going to miss having her as a figurehead.
Sure, my soul, discover relaxation in God; my hope comes from him. Actually he’s my rock and my salvation; he’s my fortress, I cannot be shaken.
Psalm 62:5-6
The Royal Basis of St Katharine
The Royal Basis of St Katharine remembers with nice fondness our patron. She faithfully cared for St Katharine’s for over 20 years and made a royal go to in 2012. The chapel is open 8am – 11pm for anybody to come back to mild a candle or pray.
