Dorset care home thank resident for leading services of worship every Sunday
Reverend Jim has done it since lockdown began over a year ago
Every Sunday morning since lockdown began, Reverend Jim Cocke has led a 30-minute service, for residents at care home in Dorchester.
Due to restrictions caused by the pandemic, it stopped external Church representatives being allowed to visit and hold services for the residents, so Jim stepped in.
The 94-year-old was the Church of England’s longest serving priest until his retirement in January 2020 when he moved to Colten Care’s Castle View in Poundbury.
Ashika Reddy, Home Manager, said:
“Our Sunday services are very popular and we have seen the comfort and peace that Jim has provided our residents during this very difficult time.
“In each service, he covers seasonal topics and addresses local and global issues with prayers that help to keep Castle View’s community in faith and hope.
“We have the most heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity that Jim continues to offer by creating this weekly space for reflection.”
Looking back on more than a year of lockdown services at Castle View, Jim said:
“I have gratefully appreciated the opportunity to lead our active worship each week.”