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Armed Forces Covenant Service on the Eve of the Battle of Britain’s 85th Anniversary
14th September @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for a service marking the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant, a public declaration of the Cathedral and Diocese of Newcastle’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
This service takes place on the eve of the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – a time to honour the dedication and sacrifice of all who serve or have served, including regular and reservist personnel, veterans, and military families.
The Armed Forces Covenant is an enduring promise between the people of the United Kingdom, His Majesty’s Government, and all members of the Armed Forces – past and present – along with their families. It recognises their invaluable contribution to our communities, our institutions, and our nation.
The Cathedral will close to visitors at approximately 1:30pm to prepare for the service. The doors will reopen for attendees at 2:30pm. If you are attending the service – and you are most welcome to join us – please ensure you are seated by 2:45pm.
This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel (see below).
Click here to read and follow along with the Order of Service (PDF).
