Although not a Drapers' Company event the New Year Service at St Michael's Cornhill is a secure part of the Company year and our first event of the New Year.
The Master and Wardens along with the Alderman of Cornhill Ward, Sir David Howard Bt, play a part in the service.
The church was packed. Rev Peter Mullen put on a really good service including great hymns and beautiful singing by the choir. This was complemented by a former Army colleague of mine, Major General Tim Cross, who in addition to a distinguished military and academic career is also a Church of England lay reader.
He gave an arresting address. This started from the Army's identification that there was a moral component of military effectiveness that was equal to having the right kit and the right plans. If the moral component was not right the best kit and best plans would not produce success. He then went on to challenge whether we had a sufficient moral component in our broader national life. His address will shortly be on www.st-michaels.org.uk/
It was then on to the Hall for a buffet lunch. It was good to see members of the Company, masters and clerks of many other livery companies and members of the congregation all mingling together.
PS if you want to see another report why not visit Liveryman Herry Lawford's excellent Herry's Journal - it is one of the links of this blog.
The Master and Wardens along with the Alderman of Cornhill Ward, Sir David Howard Bt, play a part in the service.
The church was packed. Rev Peter Mullen put on a really good service including great hymns and beautiful singing by the choir. This was complemented by a former Army colleague of mine, Major General Tim Cross, who in addition to a distinguished military and academic career is also a Church of England lay reader.
He gave an arresting address. This started from the Army's identification that there was a moral component of military effectiveness that was equal to having the right kit and the right plans. If the moral component was not right the best kit and best plans would not produce success. He then went on to challenge whether we had a sufficient moral component in our broader national life. His address will shortly be on www.st-michaels.org.uk/
It was then on to the Hall for a buffet lunch. It was good to see members of the Company, masters and clerks of many other livery companies and members of the congregation all mingling together.
PS if you want to see another report why not visit Liveryman Herry Lawford's excellent Herry's Journal - it is one of the links of this blog.
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