Holy Island is a very special place in the far North East of England, separated from the rest of Northumberland by a 4 mile long causeway, which is covered by the North Sea for 5 hours at a time, twice a day.
As well as being a place of great natural beauty, Holy Island (also known as Lindisfarne) is the place where Christianity first arrived in England in 635 AD. It has been a place of pilgrimage ever since.
St Cuthbert’s Centre is at the heart of the Island, offering a welcome to many different visitors, and a prayerful space for individuals or groups.
After saying farewell to our previous minister last autumn we are delighted to share that a call has been issued to, and accepted by, Revd Kay Blackwell who will be moving to the island in the summer with her husband, to become our minister until late 2027. We are really looking forward to this new phase of life at the Centre and will share more news over the coming months and allow Kay the opportunity to introduce herself.
In the meantime, the Management Group is working to ensure we can continue to offer our ministry of hospitality to visitors to the island. This year’s programme of special events again has Events ranging from quiet days and reflective walks, through to workshops, music and exhibitions,. We will update the website regularly – and our Facebook page too – with more details, so keep checking for the latest news.
The Centre is open most days for visitors to call in and enjoy the peaceful space. If, for any reason, the Centre is not open when you call or is being used by a private hirer, please rest awhile in the garden, which is now looking really colourful.
Enjoy the sights, sounds and scents you will experience there. Inside the Centre we have a number of leaflets for Awareness Trails and Pilgrimage Walks around the island. They range from a short, gentle stroll to a rather longer exploration and are offered to help you experience the very special atmosphere of the island. We also have an indoor Pilgrimage Trail while, on the website, our Blog also has some entries to inspire and help.
We hope that we can welcome you to St Cuthbert’s soon.