Lent Talks at Longtown Community Centre

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Longtown Community Hall Memorial Centre
Junction of the A7 and Arthuret Road (by the War Memorial), CA6 5SJ
The Esk Parishes Lent talks will be held, on successive Wednesdays before Easter. We shall meet again in the Esk Lounge of the Longtown Memorial Community Centre from 2pm to 3.15pm. The general theme this year is The Church and Problematic Social Issues.

February 28th: Antonia Sobocki: The Church and Abuse.
Antonia is founder of the international charity LoudFence which supports victims of abuse

March 6th: John Parratt: The Church and Assisted Dying.
John was formerly professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham: his most recent book is So we live, forever bidding farewell: Theology and Assisted Dying.’

March 13th: David Greybe: The Church and Race.
David was a journalist during the apartheid era in South Africa, and also covered the transition to democracy there.

March 20th: Belinda Stanley: The Church and Gender Identity.
The Rev. Dr. Belinda has been a consultant physician specialising in sexual health and is now an ordained priest attached to Carlisle Cathedral.
Chair: Rev. Eric Robinson BD, MA former Rector of the Esk Parishes
(St Michael and All Angels Arthuret, St Andrew’s Kirkandrews on Esk, St Nicholas Nicholforest).

EVERYONE IS INVITED. THE ESK TALKS WELCOME FRIENDS OF ALL DENOMINATIONS OR OF NONE!

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Arthuret Church

The church of St Michael and All Angels is situated on a hill in the ancient parish of Arthuret and overlooks the market town of Longtown with fine views of the surrounding countryside. The current church dates from 1609 and is designed in perpendicular style with battlemented parapets. It was built through national subscription on the order of James VI and I and, allegedly, due to a plea by Archie Armstrong, his court jester, who came from this area. The grave of Archie is in the churchyard. Arthuret has a large churchyard comprising an old section on the South side and a relatively new area on the North side. The times of our services and other activities can be found elsewhere on this website or on our "The Esk Parishes" Facebook page  and all are welcome.

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Lent Talks at Longtown Community Centre

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Longtown Community Hall Memorial Centre
Junction of the A7 and Arthuret Road (by the War Memorial), CA6 5SJ

The Esk Parishes Lent talks will be held, on successive Wednesdays before Easter. We shall meet again in the Esk Lounge of the Longtown Memorial Community Centre from 2pm to 3.15pm. The general theme this year is The Church and Problematic Social Issues.

February 28th: Antonia Sobocki: The Church and Abuse.
Antonia is founder of the international charity LoudFence which supports victims of abuse

March 6th: John Parratt: The Church and Assisted Dying.
John was formerly professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham: his most recent book is So we live, forever bidding farewell: Theology and Assisted Dying.’

March 13th: David Greybe: The Church and Race.
David was a journalist during the apartheid era in South Africa, and also covered the transition to democracy there.

March 20th: Belinda Stanley: The Church and Gender Identity.
The Rev. Dr. Belinda has been a consultant physician specialising in sexual health and is now an ordained priest attached to Carlisle Cathedral.
Chair: Rev. Eric Robinson BD, MA former Rector of the Esk Parishes
(St Michael and All Angels Arthuret, St Andrew’s Kirkandrews on Esk, St Nicholas Nicholforest).

EVERYONE IS INVITED. THE ESK TALKS WELCOME FRIENDS OF ALL DENOMINATIONS OR OF NONE!

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Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our parish of Arthuret: St Michael & All Angels 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 Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Katie Johnstone on: 07775079320 or 01228791952 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on07458 016884. 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.

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