Celebrations took place at both St Mary's and St Joseph's churches on the 17th March 2023.

Mother's Day and Harvest Festival 2023

Report from Carlene Glass-Green with additional photos from Nicolaas Van den Berg and James Glass

Mother's Day and Harvest Festival was held on 17th March 2023, a service was held at both St Mary's and St Joseph's Churches.

Preparation for Harvest Festival started days beforehand as members of the community selected the best produce they had grown, the items were carefully placed throughout the church and decorated with fresh cut flowers.

After the service it was time for families and friends to get together and enjoy a home cooked meal, being the height of summer many enojoyed time outdoors.

St Mary's Church

Produce and flowers at the altar- St Mary's Church

Catherine Glass presenting Rev. Margaret Van den Berg with with a posy Rev. Margaret Van den Berg blessing the Elements for Harvest Festival and Mothering Sunday

Above: Members of the congregation at St Mary's Church.

Right: Trina Repetto and Caroline Rogers handing out posies to the children

St Joseph's Church

Mother's Day at St Joseph's Church, Tristan da Cunha, 2023

Mother's Day at St Joseph's Church, Tristan da Cunha (photo: James Glass)