Community of Aidan & Hilda - East Anglia Group Diary

Community of Aidan & Hilda
For the healing of the land through children, women and men who draw inspiration from the Celtic Saints
EAST ANGLIA GROUP DIARY

Details of Meetings and related events
in the Anglia Region

2008AD

BELTAINE
The Start of Summer

Friday 30th May - Saturday 12th July 'Treasures of the English Church', an exhibition of English Church treasures from 800AD to the present day by The Goldsmith's Company , and under the patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane, London (nearest tube station St. Paul's).
The largest exhibition of its kind with over 330 objects on display. One of the items is St Chad's Cup made for Lichfield Cathedral in 1991.
Free entry.
For further information telephone:
020 7606 7010
or go to the webpage: www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/events/

Friday 13th June 'From Holy Island to Tilbury - The Lindisfarne Gospels and the Essex Connection' by Dr. Michelle Brown, Professor of Mediaeval Manuscripts at the University of London, visiting Professor at the University of Leeds, and a Lay Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral.
St. Laurence church, Eastwood (near Southend Airport, Essex).
7.30pm, Tickets are Ł6 and include a glass of wine and nibbles.
For further information and tickets contact:
Anne Robinson, tel: 01702 477729.
or
Revd Nigel Ransom, tel: 01245 294489

Saturday 5th July Annual Bradwell Pilgrimage to the Chapel of St. Peter's-on-the-Wall.
This year the theme is 'water' and to keep with the theme Pilgrims might like to wear something blue. Walk with us to St Peter's Chapel and the Essex coast where sky and water meet. Come and enjoy the deep peace of the running wave, the flowing air and the gentle earth.
The pilgrimage is a great ecumenical experience in the celtic tradition. There will be an Opening Service in Bradwell Village and a Closing Service at St. Cedd's Saxon Chapel.
Bring a picnic and enjoy outdoor worship - seashore walks - many stalls with resources for today's faith - bookstalls - refreshments.
Visit the Othona Community.
Lots for both adults and children of all ages.

10.45am Assemble at St Thomas's Parish church, Bradwell-on-Sea.

11.00am Opening act of worship, followed by a two-mile walk to St. Peter's Chapel , a place hallowed by nearly 1400 years of Christian prayer. During the gentle 2-mile stroll reflect on the unique and special character of this place, and the giant leap made by Saint Cedd when he brought Christianity to Essex in AD 654. Transport will be available for those who need it.

Celtic songs and harp music will be performed in the Chapel by Annie Mawson

During the day there will be a Renewal of Vows service on the beach and reflections and presentations on the theme of 'water'.

Lunches will be available at the Othona Community by Advance Booking on 01621 776564.

3.15pm Closing Service at St Peter's Chapel.

4.00pm (approx) Finish.

Throughout July and August there will be a series of Sunday evening Services on the theme 'Everything Has its Time' at 6.30pm in St. Peter's Chapel. These Services will reflect the rich diversity of our Christian tradition.

Sunday 6th July Praising God on the Harp with Annie Mawson.
The first of a series of Sunday evening services being held throughout the summer months of July and August in St. Peter's Chapel , Bradwell at 6.30 pm. The overall theme this year is 'Every Has its Time' - reflecting the rich diversity of our Christian Tradition.
Further information at: www.bradwellchapel.org/spevents.htm#summerservices

Sunday 6th July THE FEAST OF ST. SEXBURGA, abbess of Ely 679-c.700
Daughter of King Anna of East Anglia, Sexburga married Erconbert, king of Kent, by whom she had two sons who suceeded their fathers as kings, and two daughters, Erkengota and Ermengild. While Sexburga was queen she founded a nunnery at Minster-in-Sheppey, to which she retired as abbess after her husband's death in 664. In 679, on the death of her sister Etheldreda foundress of Ely, Sexburga became abbess there in her place.

Thursday 12th July 10th ANNIVERSARY SUMMER PILGRIMAGE TO BURGH CASTLE
Reader Stephen Weston, of the St. Fursey's Orthodox Christian Study Centre, is leading a Pilgrimage to Burgh Castle, Nr Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Assemble at St. Fursey's House 10am for Pilgrim Prayers. Travel by cars to Burgh Castle for Sixth Hour Service at 12noon. Picnic lunch (bring your own) 1.00 - 2.00pm. Main Talk 2.00pm 'St. Fursey and his Significance for Orthodoxy' by Heiromonk Father Athanasius from Ipswich. Vespers 3.00pm. (Times are approximate.)
Further details from Stephen
Tel: 01692 580552 (House) or 583394 (Office).

LAMMAS
The Season of Harvests

Sunday 3rd August Praising God Celtic Style with Revd Brigid and Laurie Main.
The fifth in a series of Sunday evening services being held throughout the summer months of July and August in St. Peter's Chapel , Bradwell at 6.30 pm. The overall theme this year is 'Every Has its Time' - reflecting the rich diversity of our Christian Tradition.
Further information at: http://www.bradwellchapel.org/spevents.htm#summerservices

Tuesday 2nd September 'Prittlewell Prince: the Dicovery of a Seventh Century Princely Tomb'
by Ken Crowe, of Southend Museum.
The Lecture Theatre of the Essex Record Office.
10.30am, Admission free, a charge of 50p is made for tea/coffee and biscuits.
For further information contact:
Essex Record Office
Wharf Road
Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 6YT
Tel: 01245 244644

Thursday 4th September ICON EXHIBITION - Display & Sale
St. Benet's Hall, Stalham, Norfolk.
In the Churchyard 9am to 1pm
Admission free
The St. Fursey's Orthodox Christian Study Centre in Sutton, Norfolk is staging this exhibition. Come and talk to Stephen Weston about the Icons, their history and their importance in the Orthodox faith.
Further details from Stephen
Tel: 01692 580552

Saturday 4th October The Fursey Pilgrims invite you to join them for:
'A pilgrimage in honour of St. Fursey'.
Starting at Burgh Castle Parish Church.
Followed by short walk for prayers at the site of Fursey's Monastery and light refreshments in the Village Hall.
For further details and to advise numbers attending, Tel: 01493 781747
Or email
See also the footnotes to the item on St. Fursey and Burgh Castle on our
Anglia Region Page.

SAMHAIN
The Years Beginning
The Coming of the Dark

2009AD

Friday 16th January THE FEAST OF ST. FURSEY .

Information on the Feast Days is taken mostly from
Shirley Toulson's 'The Celtic Year', published by Element Books.
In most cases the the saint's festivals are celebrated on the
days of their deaths; but in a few cases the saint's day
will fall on the day that the relics were enshrined.

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Friday 30th May - Saturday 12th July	'Treasures of the English Church', an exhibition of English Church treasures from 800AD to the present day by The Goldsmith's Company , and under the patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane, London (nearest tube station St. Paul's). The largest exhibition of its kind with over 330 objects on display. One of the items is St Chad's Cup made for Lichfield Cathedral in 1991. Free entry. For further information telephone: 020 7606 7010 or go to the webpage: www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/events/
Friday 13th June	'From Holy Island to Tilbury - The Lindisfarne Gospels and the Essex Connection' by Dr. Michelle Brown, Professor of Mediaeval Manuscripts at the University of London, visiting Professor at the University of Leeds, and a Lay Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral. St. Laurence church, Eastwood (near Southend Airport, Essex). 7.30pm, Tickets are Ł6 and include a glass of wine and nibbles. For further information and tickets contact: Anne Robinson, tel: 01702 477729. or Revd Nigel Ransom, tel: 01245 294489
Saturday 5th July	Annual Bradwell Pilgrimage to the Chapel of St. Peter's-on-the-Wall. This year the theme is 'water' and to keep with the theme Pilgrims might like to wear something blue. Walk with us to St Peter's Chapel and the Essex coast where sky and water meet. Come and enjoy the deep peace of the running wave, the flowing air and the gentle earth. The pilgrimage is a great ecumenical experience in the celtic tradition. There will be an Opening Service in Bradwell Village and a Closing Service at St. Cedd's Saxon Chapel. Bring a picnic and enjoy outdoor worship - seashore walks - many stalls with resources for today's faith - bookstalls - refreshments. Visit the Othona Community. Lots for both adults and children of all ages. 10.45am Assemble at St Thomas's Parish church, Bradwell-on-Sea. 11.00am Opening act of worship, followed by a two-mile walk to St. Peter's Chapel , a place hallowed by nearly 1400 years of Christian prayer. During the gentle 2-mile stroll reflect on the unique and special character of this place, and the giant leap made by Saint Cedd when he brought Christianity to Essex in AD 654. Transport will be available for those who need it. Celtic songs and harp music will be performed in the Chapel by Annie Mawson During the day there will be a Renewal of Vows service on the beach and reflections and presentations on the theme of 'water'. Lunches will be available at the Othona Community by Advance Booking on 01621 776564. 3.15pm Closing Service at St Peter's Chapel. 4.00pm (approx) Finish. Throughout July and August there will be a series of Sunday evening Services on the theme 'Everything Has its Time' at 6.30pm in St. Peter's Chapel. These Services will reflect the rich diversity of our Christian tradition.
Sunday 6th July	Praising God on the Harp with Annie Mawson. The first of a series of Sunday evening services being held throughout the summer months of July and August in St. Peter's Chapel , Bradwell at 6.30 pm. The overall theme this year is 'Every Has its Time' - reflecting the rich diversity of our Christian Tradition. Further information at: www.bradwellchapel.org/spevents.htm#summerservices
Sunday 6th July	THE FEAST OF ST. SEXBURGA, abbess of Ely 679-c.700 Daughter of King Anna of East Anglia, Sexburga married Erconbert, king of Kent, by whom she had two sons who suceeded their fathers as kings, and two daughters, Erkengota and Ermengild. While Sexburga was queen she founded a nunnery at Minster-in-Sheppey, to which she retired as abbess after her husband's death in 664. In 679, on the death of her sister Etheldreda foundress of Ely, Sexburga became abbess there in her place.
Thursday 12th July	10th ANNIVERSARY SUMMER PILGRIMAGE TO BURGH CASTLE Reader Stephen Weston, of the St. Fursey's Orthodox Christian Study Centre, is leading a Pilgrimage to Burgh Castle, Nr Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Assemble at St. Fursey's House 10am for Pilgrim Prayers. Travel by cars to Burgh Castle for Sixth Hour Service at 12noon. Picnic lunch (bring your own) 1.00 - 2.00pm. Main Talk 2.00pm 'St. Fursey and his Significance for Orthodoxy' by Heiromonk Father Athanasius from Ipswich. Vespers 3.00pm. (Times are approximate.) Further details from Stephen Tel: 01692 580552 (House) or 583394 (Office).

Sunday 3rd August	Praising God Celtic Style with Revd Brigid and Laurie Main. The fifth in a series of Sunday evening services being held throughout the summer months of July and August in St. Peter's Chapel , Bradwell at 6.30 pm. The overall theme this year is 'Every Has its Time' - reflecting the rich diversity of our Christian Tradition. Further information at: http://www.bradwellchapel.org/spevents.htm#summerservices
Tuesday 2nd September	'Prittlewell Prince: the Dicovery of a Seventh Century Princely Tomb' by Ken Crowe, of Southend Museum. The Lecture Theatre of the Essex Record Office. 10.30am, Admission free, a charge of 50p is made for tea/coffee and biscuits. For further information contact: Essex Record Office Wharf Road Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 6YT Tel: 01245 244644
Thursday 4th September	ICON EXHIBITION - Display & Sale St. Benet's Hall, Stalham, Norfolk. In the Churchyard 9am to 1pm Admission free The St. Fursey's Orthodox Christian Study Centre in Sutton, Norfolk is staging this exhibition. Come and talk to Stephen Weston about the Icons, their history and their importance in the Orthodox faith. Further details from Stephen Tel: 01692 580552
Saturday 4th October	The Fursey Pilgrims invite you to join them for: 'A pilgrimage in honour of St. Fursey'. Starting at Burgh Castle Parish Church. Followed by short walk for prayers at the site of Fursey's Monastery and light refreshments in the Village Hall. For further details and to advise numbers attending, Tel: 01493 781747 Or email See also the footnotes to the item on St. Fursey and Burgh Castle on our Anglia Region Page.