Simply go to wherever you get your apps and download the CoE app (for example, the iphone AppStore, or for android phones try Google Play. Easy! If in doubt, ask someone else to get the app onto your phone for you - it only takes 60 seconds. You'll be surprised how easy it is to download and use. Every day features a short passage from the Bible, a short reflection, response and a short prayer. It's helpful for all who want to draw nearer to God.
We are a very mixed group of around 12 people of all ages from 7 local churches who meet weekly via Zoom for bible study, prayer and fellowship. Most weeks we have around 5 - 9 attending. We tend to study one book at a time; in the past year we have focused on the gospel of John, the epistle to the Philippians, and reflections from various authors for Advent and for Lent. It's informal, with leadership shared between us, yet powerfully blessed and guided by the Holy Spirit.To join the group (or just to try us out) simply email helen@howieassoc.co.uk and I'll send you the Zoom link.
The pilgrimage walk takes place every year in Holy Week (the week before Easter). The pilgrims walk from Carlisle to Lindisfarne and cross our area on Tuesday 31st March 2026 as they walk from Wark to West Woodburn (lunch at Corsenside village hall) and then on to Elsdon (dinner and accommodation in Elsdon village hall). This will be the 50th Anniversary of our first year walking making this a great year to come join us in our additional prayers and celebrations.If you would like to walk with the pilgrims for some or all of the way, please contact Helen Howie on 07791 539706 for details. Assistance with the lunchtime refreshments in Corsenside village hall would be much appreciated - please contact Diana in Corsenside if you can help.Or join the pilgrims crossing the tidal sands to Lindisfarne on Good Friday 3rd April as the walk culminates in worship on Holy Island.Full details are at http://northerncross.co.uk or lookup 'Northern Cross' on Facebook.
