Diocese of Chichester Marks 950 Years with Family Camp and Pilgrimage
More that seventy people from all over the Diocese of Chichester will arrive at Stedham Camp in Midhurst after school tomorrow (Friday 11th) and enjoy three days of fun, fellowship and worship as part of a current Year of Faith, celebrating the 950th anniversary of the Diocese of Chichester and its Cathedral Church.
"As we are also celebrating the anniversary of the Nicene Creed this year, we thought we would spend some time looking at God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit in beautiful surroundings—with a lot of fun along the way," said Bishop Will this morning as he attempted to put up the large marquee.
He added: "We will, of course, have the chance to experience something of what it means to be a pilgrim today, stepping outside of our normal comfort zones and, as families, spending time together, just being together. A chance, perhaps, to put our mobile phones away for most of the time."
For 950 years the Diocese and Chichester Cathedral have attracted pilgrims from near and far and the notion of pilgrimage is playing a huge role in this anniversary year.
"We will worship, read the bible, learn from each other - and there will be lots of food, activities and a bonfire too," promised the Bishop.
With perfect weather promised, everyone, he said, is looking forward to an extraordinary weekend.
Details of all of these are at www.celebratingfaith.co.uk
Photo: A campfire enjoyed by pilgrims on a recent youth pilgrimage to mark the 950 celebrations