Tenebrae Service

for 1 hour
St Wilfrid
Main Street Melling LANCASTER, LA6 2RA, United Kingdom

The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. It is is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death; we remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice and through the return of the small but persistent flame of the Christ candle at the conclusion of the service, we anticipate the joy of ultimate victory.

St Wilfrid

Welcome to St Wilfrid's a friendly parish church situated in the stunning Lune Valley. It is part of the joint parishes of St John the Baptist, Tunstall and St Peter's, Leck and is a member church of the Benefice of East Lonsdale. St Wilfrid's church, Melling is a Grade 1 listed building. The earliest fabric in the church dates from around 1300 or earlier but as it is near the earthworks of a motte-and-bailey castle, it is possible that a church has been on the site since the 10th century. St Wilfrid's church offers a range of services more details of which can be found lower down this page. 

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JAC BEESON

The Old Malt House, Melling

CHURCH WARDEN
(015242) 21638
Rev Jane Lee
07769 951978
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Tenebrae Service

for 1 hour
St Wilfrid
Main Street Melling LANCASTER, LA6 2RA, United Kingdom

The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. It is is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death; we remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice and through the return of the small but persistent flame of the Christ candle at the conclusion of the service, we anticipate the joy of ultimate victory.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Tunstall: St. John the Baptist and Melling: St. Wilfred and Leck: St Peter is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Jennifer Brook-Thompson t. 07794 464942 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/reporting-a-safeguarding-concern. 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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