Lent Pilgrimage for Climate

for 6 hours
Rigate Station
Rigate Station, The Yard at Reigate Station 3a The Facade Holmesdale Road Reigate Surrey, RH2 0BB, United Kingdom

The Rt Revd Dr Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston, invites you to join him on a journey of prayer, repentance and vision for justice in our response to the climate and ecological crisis.

Everyone is welcome, and walks are accessible to all ages. There are six separate walks taking place across the Diocese of Southwark during Lent.

CLIMATE PILGRIMAGE: Reigate and Tandridge Walk
Saturday 17 February

Walk leader Rev Helen Burnett [email protected] (for volunteer stewards).

A 7-mile semi-rural walk on the North Downs which is mainly off road. The theme of this walk in relationship to climate and ecology is biodiversity, farming and transport, with part of the walk crossing the M25, and plans for a farm stop on route.

Walking boots or wellingtons for muddy off-road walking will be essential, plus clothing appropriate to the weather forecast on the day. Pack a rucksack with waterproofs, 1 litre of drinking water, a packed lunch and enough snacks for the day.

There are two steep climbs, with a minibus option for those who may find these difficult. All pilgrims must follow instructions given by the walk leaders and stewards and take full responsibility for their own safety and welfare, as well as for the supervision and safety of all children under their care. Any dogs must be well behaved and kept on a lead at all times.

Start - gathering from 10 for 10.30 start.

Public Transport: Reigate Station, trains from London Victoria and London Bridge via East Croydon and Clapham Junction.

Lunch Stop 12.30-1.30: St Katherine's Merstham, Church Hill Merstham Redhill, RH1 3BJ

Finish 4.30: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Chaldon CR3 5AL

Lifts will be provided at the end of the walk to Merstham Station or Reigate Station/car park.

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St John's, Caterham Valley

Welcome to St. John’s Church, Caterham Valley

We are an inclusive church community with a mission to reach out and connect to all in our community. As a church we aim to grow in faith through worship and service and invite you to find out more about our services and events by going to our Church website.  

Any regular or one off gifts you are able to give will be used to have a positive impact on the mission and ministry of this church. Your generosity will help us, together, to continue to change lives for the better.

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St John's Church

Clareville Road
Caterham
Surrey

CR3 6LA
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Lent Pilgrimage for Climate

for 6 hours
Rigate Station
Rigate Station, The Yard at Reigate Station 3a The Facade Holmesdale Road Reigate Surrey, RH2 0BB, United Kingdom

The Rt Revd Dr Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston, invites you to join him on a journey of prayer, repentance and vision for justice in our response to the climate and ecological crisis.

Everyone is welcome, and walks are accessible to all ages. There are six separate walks taking place across the Diocese of Southwark during Lent.

CLIMATE PILGRIMAGE: Reigate and Tandridge Walk
Saturday 17 February

Walk leader Rev Helen Burnett [email protected] (for volunteer stewards).

A 7-mile semi-rural walk on the North Downs which is mainly off road. The theme of this walk in relationship to climate and ecology is biodiversity, farming and transport, with part of the walk crossing the M25, and plans for a farm stop on route.

Walking boots or wellingtons for muddy off-road walking will be essential, plus clothing appropriate to the weather forecast on the day. Pack a rucksack with waterproofs, 1 litre of drinking water, a packed lunch and enough snacks for the day.

There are two steep climbs, with a minibus option for those who may find these difficult. All pilgrims must follow instructions given by the walk leaders and stewards and take full responsibility for their own safety and welfare, as well as for the supervision and safety of all children under their care. Any dogs must be well behaved and kept on a lead at all times.

Start - gathering from 10 for 10.30 start.

Public Transport: Reigate Station, trains from London Victoria and London Bridge via East Croydon and Clapham Junction.

Lunch Stop 12.30-1.30: St Katherine's Merstham, Church Hill Merstham Redhill, RH1 3BJ

Finish 4.30: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Chaldon CR3 5AL

Lifts will be provided at the end of the walk to Merstham Station or Reigate Station/car park.

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Safeguarding

The parish of Caterham Valley: St John the Evangelist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs.

The Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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