St Cuthbert's Festival worship

Sunday 2nd September 2018

A well-attended afternoon service at Corsenside as well as ...

...Holy Eucharist and Evensong at Bellingham completed St Cuthbert's Festival for this year.

St Cuthbert's Festival Walk

Saturday 1st September 2018

From this crag we imagined Cuthbert having his vision in the hills.  The thrilling light in the sky inspired him to leave his old life of shepherding sheep for a new life at Melrose Abbey which became a base for his calling to be a "shepherd of souls".

We set out after a good breakfast in St Cuthbert's Elsdon which sustained us till St Cuthbert's Corsenside where we were served with burgers, salads and puddings.

At appropriate points we stopped to enjoy stories of Cuthbert and the animals, illustrating his affinity with nature.  On this bridge it was the story of Cuthbert and the otters. 

The walk ended after fifteen miles, with prayers  at St Cuthbert' Well in Bellingham before we went into the church for tea and biscuits. 

St Cuthbert's Festival

Friday 31st August 2018

The weekend began in Elsdon at St Cuthbert's church where a sizeable audience enjoyed music and stories relating to St Cuthbert written and performed by Peter Ryder