The Voyage of Our Lady of the Waters and an Evening of Gregorian Chant

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Moccas: St Michael & All Angels
Address
Moccas: St Michael & All Angels, Moccas Hereford, HR2 9LH, United Kingdom

On August 15th, you are again invited to a spectacularly beautiful summer evening of a varied selection of Gregorian Chant, some items accompanied by the Moccas organ, sung by the monks of Belmont Abbey, this time with some audience participation. It will be preceded by delicious tea and cakes in Moccas Village Hall.

The timing is especially chosen to coincide with a three-day reprise of the extraordinary five day river voyage in August 2022 of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Waters and the Wye, which was rowed by canoe catamaran from Hay to Monmouth, in order to raise awareness about the pollution of the Wye and call for concerted action before it is too late.

On this occasion, the statue will arrive at Bredwardine Bridge at 4pm on 15th August, and hence the statue will be
transported to Moccas Church around 6.15 in time for the Gregorian Chant at 6.30 pm. Seats are free for the Gregorian Chant, but we welcome donations to Moccas Church.
Preceded by Tea, sandwiches and Cake in Moccas Village Hall 5pm to 6pm
Tickets £10 for tea, sandwiches and cake are available from
Rachel Jenkins [email protected] or 01981 500 726
For those interested to follow the voyage over the following two days, there will be 5.30pm evensong at Hereford Cathedral on 16th and 5.30pm evensong at Hoarwithy Church on 17th.

Dore Abbey

Welcome to Dore Abbey our parish church, which was once part of a Cistercian monastery founded in 1147. The Abbey holds a very special place in the heart of our community, used regularly for Christian worship as well as concerts and the village fete! History and faith meet and we find connection and belonging. Outside, there's a simple grass labyrinth mown in the cloisters and picnic tables in the old orchard. We're part of the Quiet Garden movement. Come and be still, enjoy the quiet, wonder at the building, touch the stones and add your prayers to those that have been made over the last 800 years plus. No services or events during January and February... even with hot water bottles and rugs, it's too cold!

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Annie Robertson

Abbeydore

Churchwarden
07816 751573

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The Voyage of Our Lady of the Waters and an Evening of Gregorian Chant

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Moccas: St Michael & All Angels
Address
Moccas: St Michael & All Angels, Moccas Hereford, HR2 9LH, United Kingdom

On August 15th, you are again invited to a spectacularly beautiful summer evening of a varied selection of Gregorian Chant, some items accompanied by the Moccas organ, sung by the monks of Belmont Abbey, this time with some audience participation. It will be preceded by delicious tea and cakes in Moccas Village Hall.

The timing is especially chosen to coincide with a three-day reprise of the extraordinary five day river voyage in August 2022 of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Waters and the Wye, which was rowed by canoe catamaran from Hay to Monmouth, in order to raise awareness about the pollution of the Wye and call for concerted action before it is too late.

On this occasion, the statue will arrive at Bredwardine Bridge at 4pm on 15th August, and hence the statue will be
transported to Moccas Church around 6.15 in time for the Gregorian Chant at 6.30 pm. Seats are free for the Gregorian Chant, but we welcome donations to Moccas Church.
Preceded by Tea, sandwiches and Cake in Moccas Village Hall 5pm to 6pm
Tickets £10 for tea, sandwiches and cake are available from
Rachel Jenkins [email protected] or 01981 500 726
For those interested to follow the voyage over the following two days, there will be 5.30pm evensong at Hereford Cathedral on 16th and 5.30pm evensong at Hoarwithy Church on 17th.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Abbeydore is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Carl Steventon 07593 817717 or Lisa Anderson 07999 028076 or email safeguarding and then add @hereford.anglican.org. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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