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Saturday 6th June 2026
Celebrating St Wilgils
The Spurn Point Pilgrimage
64 pilgrims joined the walk to Spurn Point on Saturday 6 June to honour Saint Wilgils, a seventh-century hermit who founded a church on the Spurn Peninsula.
Led by Revd Philip West, South Holderness Deanery and Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson, Bishop of Hull, pilgrims started their journey learning more about Saint Wilgils, singing and praying together.
At various points along the way we were asked to consider different questions:
· What are we carrying?
· What are we seeking?
· In what way is God present to us?
· What makes a place holy?
Walking through the rare Chalk Bank grassland in silence gave us time to contemplate our journey with Jesus while appreciating the local wildlife including larks, deer, butterflies and wildflowers.
Following a brief and breezy picnic around the foot of Spurn Lighthouse, and just before reaching the Point, we gathered to sing the song ‘Holy Ground’, prayed a Celtic blessing and had the opportunity to be anointed with oil.
Walking this beautiful coastal route brought with it an enjoyable blend of reflection, energy, fun and peacefulness and we are grateful to Philip West for organising the pilgrimage.
Associate Archdeacon of Hull Appointed!
The Revd Steve Wilcox has been appointed Associate Archdeacon of Hull, bringing extensive experience of ministry, mission, and church life across the Humber region.
The Associate Archdeacon role will help turn Living Christ’s Story into action across Hull Deanery, which has a population greater than some dioceses. Working with the Bishop of Hull, the Archdeacon of the East Riding, and local churches, Steve will support the next stage of Heart for Hull by serving and strengthening clergy and lay leaders, supporting collaboration, and helping churches respond confidently to their communities’ needs.
More info and words from Bishop Eleanor here
