Good Friday 2013

At Rotary meetings, subjects that could cause strong opinionated discussion and division such as religion and politics, are forbidden.  Rotary seeks to bring peace and harmony and greater understanding between all citizens of the world.  

However, Rotary is fully respectful of an individuals beliefs, values and views and will provide 'Service above  Self,' whenever needed.    Today is Good Friday in the Christian Church.  In many English towns, the churches unite together for a shared act of worship.  Some communities, including Hucknall, then partake in a silent march of witness through the streets of their town usually with someone at the head of the procession carrying a large wooden cross to give a visual impression of the meaning of Good Friday.

In the past, on Good Friday, shops were closed and to process on the main roads was safety because of the lack of traffic.  Today, with shops remaining open on Good Friday,  the roads are just as hectic and chaotic as any other day.  Such processions can still take place as long as the local authorities are notified and organizers provide adequate road marshals/stewards and traffic control.

This seems to be something that members of Hucknall Rotary Club have become vastly experienced at, for when such Road marshalls/stewards are required, we seem to get the call.  As well as fulfilling this role on Christmas Carnival night, we have also carried out this duty for the Churches March of Witness.

The March is a circular walk leaving Hucknall Market Place after a short service in St Mary's Church, walking along the High Street, Watnall Road, Beardall Street, Duke Street and back along the High Street to the Market Place.  Upon reaching the Market Place, the procession movingly sang the Hymn , 'When I survey the wondrous Cross,' before disbursing.