Faith leaders and pastors from across the territory attended the thanksgiving and unity service. Photo: AMANDA ULRICH

Roughly two months after Hurricane Irma, hundreds of people from around the territory came together on Sunday for a service of thanksgiving and unity at the Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Faith leaders and pastors from across the territory attended the thanksgiving and unity service. Photo: AMANDA ULRICH
The event was hosted by the government and the BVI Christian Council, and featured pastors and other faith leaders from across Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke.

One month earlier, a more informal service was held at park to commemorate the first post-Irma milestone.

But this weekend dozens more residents showed up, packing underneath a white tent and gazebos scattered around the park in the rain to listen to scripture readings and sing hymns.

Government officials, including Governor Gus Jaspert, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith and Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering, also made their way to the waterfront.

The United States-based relief organisation Convoy of Hope, which has cooked thousands of meals for schoolchildren and various organisations throughout the territory, provided a large buffet of food after the service. 

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