Good Friday at 16.00 for 30 minutes Gathering round Bewcastle Cross to hear a reading of the Dream of the Rood. This is, according to Wikipedia "one of the Christian poems in the corpus of Old English literature and an example of the genre of dream poetry. Like most Old English poetry, it is written in alliterative verse. The word Rood is derived from the Old English word rōd 'pole', or more specifically 'crucifix'. " Come and join us.
This will be a family service with a special focus on mothers. All welcome
This will be a short service of Celtic Evening Prayer to celebrate the life of St Cuthbert, inspired by Anglo-Saxon liturgy from the time of the Bewcastle Cross. It is a quiet, contemplative service that focusses on our relation with the whole of creation, a theme that was central to Cuthbert's life. There will be a reading from Bede's Life of Cuthbert.
A celebration of the life of St Cuthbert, patron saint of Bewcastle and Kirklinton Churches. There will be a reading from Bede's Life of St Cuthbert
A Liturgy of Palms and Passion
This is, according to Wikipedia, one of the Christian poems in the corpus of Old English literature and an example of the genre of dream poetry. Like most Old English poetry, it is written in alliterative verse. The word Rood is derived from the Old English word rōd 'pole', or more specifically 'crucifix'.
This is, according to Wikipedia "one of the Christian poems in the corpus of Old English literature and an example of the genre of dream poetry. Like most Old English poetry, it is written in alliterative verse. The word Rood is derived from the Old English word rōd 'pole', or more specifically 'crucifix'. "
Come and join us.
Liturgy of the rood, designed as a Good Friday meditation held outside around the Bewcastle Cross, includes a reading of the 7th Century poem The Dream of the Roo, which may have been written specifically for the Ruthwell and Bewcastle Crosses. It lasts around 40 minutes, and for those who wish it, the opportunity to venerate the Cross in whatever way they wish. Please bring your own chair if you wish to sit.
A short, moving service at 06.00 round the Bewcastle cross to celebrate the Resurrection.
Wrap up warm!
A short service round the ancient Bewcastle Cross to celebrate the Resurrection.
Everyone is welcome. Dress up warm!