From the Director
Summer 2008
‘Faith and Feathers' is our big event of the year and promises to be full of adventure as participants trek around Holy Island. David tells me that there could be many unusual birds passing through and each of the leaders are able to engage beginners with little experience as well as those for whom it is a well established ‘hobby'. I say ‘hobby' because, to an outsider like me, the word doesn't describe the enthusiasm that birders have - to the point of passion (and even obsession for some! Though not, I I think, our leaders'!). So do get in touch quickly as places in Marygate House are limited. You can download a booking form from our Events page.
Our exhibitions are as exciting as ever this year and kick off on 2 nd August for two weeks with Russian Icons – these are the real deal and are made in traditional style by Russian iconographers using all the ancient techniques and symbolism, updated for the 21 st century. The iconographer, who has a special feel for St Cuthbert and Holy Island, is planning at least one work shop and I'll post details once I receive them. Make space in your diary for this very special opportunity to view and even to buy some modern religious art, steeped in history.
From the 16th August for two weeks we have a collection of paintings by Colin Brown who is a Church Army Captain. Colin finds huge inspiration on Holy Island and his paintings often lead us into Christian meditation and contemplation. He was the artist in residence for the recent, hugely successful, Retreat Association Conference in Swanick (Minding the Gaps) , where he produced a brand new work during the event. He has a website www.colinsart.org.uk which is well worth a visit, although you'll still need to pay the Centre a visit to appreciate the depths of his work.
We are planning another worship session in Brinkburn Priory on August 10 th at 3.00pm. If you've been before you'll know how well the Priory church is suited to the mysteries and deeper expressions of the faith. Hopefully we'll be able to incorporate some of the art we've had over the years in the Centre.
And finally, don't forget we're open daily except Mondays or when there is a group using the Centre. Many people find it is a surprisingly interesting place of rest and refreshment. The interest should be greater by the end of summer when I hope to have installed a continuous digital show telling the St Cuthbert's Centre story from it's beginning to the present day.
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Examples of Colin's work -
see his website for more, and
come to the exhibition!
