Prayer Vigils
A prayer vigil for peace in Israel and Gaza is held each Saturday morning from 9.30am to 10.00am outside the Abbey in Hexham. All are welcome to join, even if just for a few minutes. On the last Saturday of each month there are prayers inside the Abbey at the end of the vigil.There will also be a stall in Hexham market with Palestinian produce, crafts and information on 21 December from 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Prayers for peace in Gaza and Israel are offered each Thursday at Our Lady Immaculate and St Cuthbert RC Church, Crook from 7.00 – 7.30pm. All are welcome. Please check with the parish over the Christmas period if you plan to attend as there may be changes to services.
The next Interfaith Prayer vigil will be on Sunday 1 December at 3.00 – 3.45pm at the barrier to the Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre, Corbridge Road, Medomsley DH8 6QY.
If you cannot attend in person, perhaps you could join us in prayer from home. There is an online version of the vigil on the Diocesan website, which you can find here.
You can download our most recent booklet with the prayers and readings we use here.
For more information email: lizarchibald.justiceandpeace@gmail.com.
Food for Though: Sustainable Living this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, it’s hard to avoid the constant stream of festive food adverts on TV, in newspapers, and magazines. While no-one is saying we shouldn’t enjoy our favourite treats, we can still make more sustainable choices when it comes to what we eat.
Agriculture accounts for around 30% of global emissions. This means we all have a role to play in reducing our environmental impact.
Here are some simple ways you can eat more sustainably this festive season:
- Choose organic: Buy organic food, including meat, whenever possible.
- Avoid food waste: Plan your meals ahead to reduce excess food.
- Eat seasonally: Try to buy foods that are in season and locally produced.
- Reduce meat consumption: Consider cutting down on meat, which has a higher environmental impact.
Small changes in what we eat can make a big difference in protecting the environment for future generations.