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November is a significant time of remembrance in the Church of England calendar – a period when we are invited to reflect on life, death and hope beyond loss.
At Newcastle Cathedral, this year’s observations of All Saints’ Day on Friday 1 November and All Souls’ Day on Saturday 2 November coincide with two powerful exhibitions.
Ongoing until Wednesday 6 November
These icons painted on ammunition boxes from the frontline in Ukraine, serve as silent witnesses to the ongoing conflict. This conceptual project by Ukrainian artists Sofia Atlantova and Oleksandr Klymenko aims to raise awareness and support for those affected by war. All proceeds from the sale of icons and souvenir postcards will go towards purchasing medical vehicles for frontline units in Ukraine.
Saturday 26 October – Tuesday 26 November
In collaboration with St Oswald’s Hospice, artist Leanne Pearce has created 12 poignant portraits, working with bereaved and pre-bereaved families who have accessed the hospice’s bereavement support and/or other care services. The collection provides a positive, creative focus for bereaved or pre-bereaved families, and supports them in their ‘continuing bonds’ process.
Friday 1 November, 6pm
All Saints’ Day is a time for us to remember and honour those who have gone before us – saints known and unknown whose lives have been a beacon of faith and inspiration to us all. Join us for a Sung Eucharist featuring the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars, in a service filled with hymns, prayers, and music that celebrates these remarkable lives, both celebrated and unsung.
Saturday 2 November, 4pm
This commemoration of the departed allows us to remember the lives of lost loved ones, featuring the singing of Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem by the Cathedral Choir. Names will be read out, candles are lit, and the choir lead us through this contemplative service. If you would like a loved one’s name to be included, please email dean@newcastlecathedral.org.uk.
Sung Eucharist at 10am on Remembrance Sunday, observed this year on Sunday 10 November, will include the annual two-minute silence in honour of those who have died in military service, particularly in the World Wars and subsequent conflicts.
The traditional Observation of Remembrance for Armistice Day will be led by the Dean of Newcastle in St Nicholas Square on Monday 11 November at 11am. This will be another opportunity for prayer and reflection for those who have sacrificed their lives.
During Advent, we will welcome events held by local and national charities, including the Marie Curie ‘Lights to Remember’ service, honouring friends and family who are living with terminal illness or who are no longer with us.
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