In what has become an annual tradition, St Paul's Anglican Church Kurri Kurri will host a commemorative Evensong in conjunction with the Kurri Kurri RSL Sub-branch on Sunday.
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The service is held every year on the Sunday prior to Anzac Day.
It was initiated in 2011 when members of the RSL approached Fr Wayne Sheean, then priest-in-charge and chaplain to the sub-branch, seeking a service in the local area.
The service continued under Fr Keith Joseph, himself a former Defence Force member, and has been coordinated in recent years by Fr Carl Lanham as chaplain to the RSL sub-branch.
"We look forward to welcoming veterans and the wider community," Fr Lanham said.
"This service is a demonstration of the collaboration between parish and sub-branch.
"The parish is proud to host this event remembering the service of our defence force members."
As part of the service, the Australian national flag and RSL flag are ceremonially presented and laid upon the altar.
Veterans, families of veterans and community members are all warmly welcomed to attend this service, which will start at 6pm. Light refreshments will follow.
