Tenebrae Service

for 1 hour
St Wilfrid
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.

The Good Shepherd, Tatham Fells

Welcome to the Church of the Good Shepherd Tatham Fells, a member church of the Benefice of East Lonsdale. You can find more details about our upcoming services lower down this page.

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Tenebrae Service

for 1 hour
St Wilfrid
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 Tatham Fells: The Good Shepherd 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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