Diocesan Pilgrimage:

Lindisfarne to Durham

Saturday 20^th March 2010

We traditionally remember St Cuthbert on this day, thanking God for his passion for spreading the gospel in the North East, and celebrating our rich Christian heritage! This year we have the opportunity as a diocese to journey together, worship together and share in fellowship together at Lindisfarne and Durham Cathedral. Bishop Tom and Bishop Mark will be with us.

9.30am            Arrive at Lindisfarne; mid-morning Eucharist; children’s activities

                        Lunch (bring your own or eat out)

                        Opportunity to walk across ‘Pilgrims Way’

2.30pm             Coaches leave for Durham Cathedral (tea and free entry to visitor attractions)

5.15pm             Festival Evensong (choirs of Newcastle and Durham Cathedrals; pilgrimage to shrine of St Cuthbert)

6.15pm            Depart

Travel

Travel arrangements are made by each deanery. There will be a coach leaving Barnard Castle at approx. 7am, with pick-up points at Staindrop and Cockfield/Evenwood. There will be a charge of about £10 for transport (this may increase/decrease slightly depending on numbers).

Please contact Rev’d Emma Johnson on 01388 834594 if you would like to come on the pilgrimage, indicating which pick-up point you would prefer.

For those under the age of 16 years, please indicate age so that appropriate activities can be offered.