March 23rd 2020 was the date when the UK Government asked everyone to stay at home; the first day of the UK-wide Coronavirus lock down. Marie Curie are spearheading a campaign to mark the day every year - to remind all those who have been bereaved that they are not alone and to celebrate the connections between us. Workplaces, community spaces, hospitals, schools, churches, temples and mosques are all invited to be involved.
Here are some resources specially designed by the Church of England for you to use. Please don't forget to add your church to Marie Curie's map of light and to tweet / post using the hashtag #DayofReflection.
Branding and logo
Marie Curie official National Day of Reflection logos including an email signature are available here
Prayer and liturgical resources
You might like to use this specially written prayer
God of Love,
As we think about all that has changed,
help us to trust that you are always with us.
As we remember those who have died,
help us to trust they are at peace with you.
As we reach out to others with kindness and care,
may hope shine out in every heart and home.
Amen 
- Download a liturgical resource: An Act of Prayer for individuals or households
- Download suggested formal prayers and Collect
- Download more suggested prayers for intercessions for March 21st services.
- Download a bespoke hymn, gifted by the Cathedral Chapter in the Diocese of Carlisle.
Other resources - posters, prayer cards and a colouring sheet
You might like to display this poster inside or outside the church - or even in the wider community - to encourage prayer and to let bereaved people know that they are not alone.
There is also a prayer postcard that you could send (or even email) to people who you know are bereaved. The poster and the prayer cards are also available from the Church Print Hub here.
This Prayer Colouring Sheet can be used for both children and adults (link opens PDF): DayofReflection-ColourIn
