TEMPORARY NOTICE:
St Cuthbert's Church is temporarily closed for improvement works.
During July, August and September 2026 all church services will be held in Norham Village Hall. Find out more here.
“Norham Church is a safe and comforting place where I can go to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, giving me time and space to reflect and contemplate.”
REGULAR SERVICES
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
8am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion
10am First Sunday Worship (a more informal, child-friendly service, led by the St Cuthbert’s Junior Singers)
SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
10am Holy Communion
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
10am Mattins
FOURTH & FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
10am Holy Communion
MOST SUNDAYS
11:30am Zoom Worship
To receive the link, contact the Vicar, robert.josephkelsey@live.com
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ST CUTHBERT'S CHURCH
As part of the St Cuthbert's Project, major electrical works are taking place to improve the church's heating, lighting, seating, accessibility and heritage interpretation.
The church will be closed between Monday 29th June and Friday 17th July, and again from Sunday 26th July until Friday 2nd October.
During July, August and September, all services will take place in Norham Village Hall at 10.00am every Sunday, with an additional 8.00am service on the first Sunday of each month. You are very welcome to join us for services in the hall while the work is taking place.
For more information, please contact:
• Churchwarden, Lucy Carroll, 07974 416692
• Churchwarden, Nick Ellis, (01289) 382754
For prayer requests, please contact The Vicar, the Revd Rob Kelsey, (01289) 382325
UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS
23 Jul 2026, 17:00St. Cuthbert's Church, 111 Church Ln, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2LE, UKMusic at Paxton presents The Amyas Ensemble with St Cuthbert's Church Choir performing instrumental and vocal music inspired by the life of St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, at St Cuthbert's Church.
25 Jul 2026, 18:30St. Cuthbert's Church, 111 Church Ln, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2LE, UKSupport the St Cuthbert's Project at this special Silent Auction fundraiser, featuring a wide range of generously donated lots from local businesses, artists and supporters. Enjoy an evening of fizz and canapés, with selected lots auctioned live by a professional auctioneer.
Multiple DatesHoly Communion - 10am (4th Sunday)26 Jul 2026, 10:00Norham Village Hall (temporary venue), Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2LQ, UKPlease note: During improvement works at St Cuthbert's Church, this service will be held in Norham Village Hall. A regular Holy Communion service held on the fourth Sunday of each month.
Multiple DatesBook of Common Prayer Holy Communion - 8am (1st Sunday)02 Aug 2026, 08:00Norham Village Hall (temporary venue), Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2LQ, UKPlease note: During improvement works at St Cuthbert's Church, this service will be held in Norham Village Hall. A traditional Holy Communion service using the Book of Common Prayer, held on the first Sunday of each month.
Multiple DatesFirst Sunday Worship - 10am (1st Sunday)02 Aug 2026, 10:00Norham Village Hall (temporary venue), Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2LQ, UKPlease note: During improvement works at St Cuthbert's Church, this service will be held in Norham Village Hall. A more informal, child-friendly service, led by the St Cuthbert’s Junior Singers, held on the first Sunday of each month.
Multiple DatesHoly Communion - 10am (2nd Sunday)09 Aug 2026, 10:00Norham Village Hall (temporary venue), Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2LQ, UKPlease note: During improvement works at St Cuthbert's Church, this service will be held in Norham Village Hall. A regular Holy Communion service held on the second Sunday of each month.
Multiple DatesMattins - 10am (3rd Sunday)16 Aug 2026, 10:00Norham Village Hall (temporary venue), Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2LQ, UKPlease note: During improvement works at St Cuthbert's Church, this service will be held in Norham Village Hall. A traditional service of Morning Prayer, held on the third Sunday of each month.
Multiple DatesHoly Communion - 10am (5th Sunday)30 Aug 2026, 10:00Norham Village Hall (temporary venue), Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2LQ, UKPlease note: During improvement works at St Cuthbert's Church, this service will be held in Norham Village Hall. A Holy Communion service held on the fifth Sunday of the month when applicable.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Date | Day | Time | Type of Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 4th January | The Epiphany | 10:00am | First Sunday Worship | With the burning of frankincense |
Thurs 15th January | St Ceolwulf | 2:30pm | With Norham CofE First School | All are welcome |
Sun 1st February | Presentation of Christ (Candlemas) | 10:00am | First Sunday Worship | |
Mon 2nd February | 8:00am | Blessing of the New Salmon Fishing Season | At Pedwell Landing | |
Sun 8th February | Second Sunday before Lent | 10:00am | Holy Communion | |
Sun 15th February | Next Before Lent | 10:00am | Mattins | |
Wed 18th February | Ash Wednesday | 6:00pm | Service of the Word | With the imposition of ashes |
Sun 22nd February | Lent 1 | 10:00am | Holy Communion | |
Sun 15th March | Mothering Sunday | 10:00am | Holy Communion | With the distribution of flowers |
Wed 25th March | The Annunciation | 12.00noon | Holy Communion | All are welcome |
Sun 29th March | Palm Sunday | 10.00am | Holy Communion | Meet at the Village Hall at 09.30am, then proceed to the church |
Thurs 2nd April | Maundy Thursday | 7.00pm | Holy Communion | Followed by The Watch (optional) |
Fri 3rd April | Good Friday | 2.00pm | Devotion before the Cross | |
Sat 4th April | Easter Night | 9.00pm | The Easter Vigil | Including the lighting of the Easter Fire |
Sun 5th April | Easter Day | 10.00am | Holy Communion | |
Thurs 14th May | Ascension Day | 6.00pm | Service of the Word | At the top of the hill at Bow Well Farm |
Sun 24th May | Pentecost | 10.00am | Holy Communion and the Annual Parochial Meeting | |
Sun 7th June | Trinity 1 | 10.00am | First Sunday Worship plus Regular Giving Campaign | |
Awaiting update | St Cuthbert | First Sunday Worship | ||
Awaiting update | Piper Laidlaw | Commemoration | Meet at the war memorial | |
Awaiting update | Harvest Thanksgiving | First Sunday Worship | ||
Awaiting update | All Souls | Commemoration of the Departed | ||
Awaiting update | Remembrance Sunday | At the war memorial | ||
Awaiting update | Armistice Day | With Norham CofE First School | At the war memorial | |
Awaiting update | Norham Living Nativity | |||
Awaiting update | 4th Sunday of Advent | Carol Service | ||
Awaiting update | Christmas Eve | Crib Service | ||
Awaiting update | Christmas Night | To be announced | ||
Awaiting update | Christmas Day | Holy Communion | ||
BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS
To organise or enquire about a Baptism, Wedding, or Funeral, please contact the Vicar, the Revd Rob Kelsey: Telephone: (01289) 382325, Email: robert.josephkelsey@live.com
BAPTISMS
Baptisms usually take place during the main Sunday morning service.
WEDDINGS
As a general rule, anyone who lives in the parish, or has a family connection with the parish, can get married at Norham Church. We are obliged to charge the statutory fee of about £500. About half is retained by Norham Church, and about half is passed on to the diocese as a contribution to the cost of providing a Vicar for the parish. (None of the fee goes into the Vicar’s pocket! He is paid by the diocese to provide a service to anyone who asks, which he is very happy to do.)
Norham Church operates a Wedding Support Fund, which exists to help couples to get married in church, who might otherwise be put off by the fees.
If you or someone you know would like to get married in Norham Church, please speak to the Vicar (and ask about a grant from the Wedding Support Fund, if necessary).
FUNERALS
Anyone who lives or dies in the parish is entitled to have a funeral in the Parish Church, and be buried in the churchyard.