Link Magazine
Link is our Diocesan magazine, featuring news, stories, and regular articles from our bishops and the Cathedral. It offers churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike a glimpse into life across our parishes and church schools.
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In the Middle Ages, Newcastle Cathedral’s Lantern Tower guided ships navigating the River Tyne. Today, our Lantern Project aims to serve as a beacon for those facing challenging circumstances in life.
The Revd Zoe Heming, Newcastle Cathedral’s Canon for Mission, writes…
It is often said that there is no substitute for ‘fresh eyes,’ and there has certainly been no shortage of things to see and experience since I began in September in the wonderful and extraordinary world of the mother church of our diocese.
Being part of our values of Radical Welcome, Inspiring Worship, and Empowering Worth is the most exciting ministry context I have encountered since I came to faith at 16, and it is a joy to work with such a passionate, vibrant team.
Since the redevelopment of the building in recent years, much has changed and the whole world, in one way or another, comes through our doors. Whether to find warmth, spiritual food or access support for addiction, domestic violence or asylum. Our brave and inclusive approach leads to transformed lives and the formation of new communities.
As a new senior team, we are now focused on how this incredible work shapes the entire life of the Cathedral.
In addition to the daily services I share with my clergy colleagues, my role involves supporting the incredible work of colleagues in social justice, education, the arts, safeguarding, volunteering and chaplaincy. The opportunities to share the Good News are endless as we strive to be a ‘beacon of light’ under the 800-year-old Lantern Tower at the heart of this special city!
The Cathedral Lantern Tower has served as a beacon of light since the Middle Ages. Image © Graeme Peacock.
Representatives from the Dialogue Society North East Branch and local community representatives with Zoe and the Dean.
One thing we want to make clear: this cathedral belongs to everyone! Ministry can be tough and exhausting, and we invite colleagues from across the Diocese to join us for prayer and worship or to explore ways we can be a resource for you.
We would love to hear about how our experience with homeless people, asylum seekers, and other faith groups and charities could help you equip your churches to respond to the communities you serve. Similarly, we would benefit from the passion, gifts, time, energy and experience that is abundant across your own parishes.
In these difficult and divisive times, our communities need us to be confident peacemakers, bridge-builders and light-bearers who recognise and serve Christ in those who are feared, scapegoated, marginalised or dismissed. The greatest thing I’ve learned here is that we do not have to do it alone; the harvest and the workers are plentiful.
Link is our Diocesan magazine, featuring news, stories, and regular articles from our bishops and the Cathedral. It offers churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike a glimpse into life across our parishes and church schools.
Find out more