Some living faith

After the service at St Mary's I'd planned to look around the ruins of the ancient priory. But I've seen a lot of ruins in the last week or so, and the £13 ticket price was a bit discouraging. So I went wandering. 

Around the corner I came across the St Cuthbert Centre, a URC church which has been converted (by the URC folks) into a place for prayer, reflection and the arts. I was welcomed warmly by the new chaplain, Revd Kay, and the current artist in residence, Mo, who had created an amazing array of pieces from folded, shaped, printed and painted paper.

We talked for a while, being joined partway through by Revd Nathaniel, a local curate, and his delightful dog Poppy. At some point Nathaniel and Mo produced a simple but delicious lunch from somewhere. I didn't want to leave. 

If you find yourself on Holy Island and you want to see something that connects a little more with the faith of Cuthbert and Aidan than an impressive heap of stones, this little centre is well worth seeking out. I loved it.

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