Haydon Bridge, Warden with Newbrough and Saint John Lee

The Benefice of Haydon Bridge, Warden with Newbrough and St John Lee is comprised of 3 parishes and 7 Churches. The benefice covers a large amount of the North side of Tyne valley travelling west from Hexham. The area includes stretches of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage site, historically significant church buildings as well as part of the National Park and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

Each church in the Benefice has its own unique charism, but all offer a warm welcome and an invitation to draw closer to God.

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Maundy Thursday Eucharist with Stripping of the sanctuary, followed by the watch.

for 1 hour
St Cuthbert's, Haydon Bridge
Church Street Haydon Bridge Hexham, NE47 6JG, United Kingdom

Maundy Thursday (from mandatum, ‘commandment’, because of the use of John 13.34 in the Antiphon) contains a rich complex of themes: humble Christian service expressed through Christ’s washing of his disciples’ feet, the institution of the Eucharist, the perfection of Christ’s loving obedience through the agony of Gethsemane.

All are welcome to this moving service as we recall the events of the last supper and Christ's agony in the garden.

Walk of Witness

for 1 hour
Haydon Bridge War Memorial

An ecumenical walk of witness beginning at the War Memorial in Haydon Bridge. Followed by Hot Cross Buns on the Bridge.

THE LITURGY OF GOOD FRIDAY

for 1 hour
St John of Beverley
St John Lee Hexham, NE46 4PE, United Kingdom

Good Friday liturgy is a solemn service commemorating Christ's crucifixion, consisting of the Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion. It is a continuation of the Maundy Thursday liturgy, beginning in silence and with the altar bare. The service includes readings from scripture, particularly the Passion narrative, and opportunities for prayer and reflection.

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Safeguarding

Our Benefice of Haydon Bridge, Warden with Newbrough and St John Lee is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO). Our Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Safeguarding Team who advises our PSOs.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSOs
Haydon Bridge: Vikki Ord on [email protected]
Warden with Newbrough and St John Lee: Vanessa Ashton on [email protected]

Jill Thirlaway, Diocesan Safeguarding Casework Advisor on [email protected]

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.