A variety of tools and gadgets will be presented at St Paul’s Anglican Church on Sunday morning to celebrate the business end of the financial year.
St Paul’s assistant priest reverend Mark Vincent said everything from shovels, trolleys, mobile phones and tablets are welcome at the ceremony.
The Thanksgiving Service marks the end of the financial year and celebrates the new and recognises the importance of everyday work in the lives of people whatever their employment situation.
Mr Vincent said he hoped the service would demonstrate the connection that the church has traditionally had with the work and lives of everyday people.
“Work is what people do and the service is based on Plough Sunday which is a medieval English celebration,” he said.
“Farm workers would bring along their tools to be blessed and mark the beginning of and have hope in the new agricultural season.
“Farmers are thin on the ground in East Brisbane these days but the opportunity to recognise and celebrate work of all kinds is as important as ever.”
St Paul’s Anglican Church is at 554 Vulture Street, East Brisbane. The Blessing of the Tools and Gadgets service starts at 8am.
