In late September the staff in Scripture Union’s Northern team sought to raise the profile of the work across the North of England and raise funds by walking along the length of Hadrian’s Wall, 84 miles in 4 days from September 24-27. (A challenge as it is normally undertaken over 6 days). This challenge was successfully completed!
Thank you for your support
Thank you for your support and encouragement! It all helped us to complete the challenge. We're also delighted that we have raised more than our target of £5,000. But don't stop giving! You can still:
1. Commit to support the work of Scripture Union financially on a regular monthly basis—as a practical way of partnering with us in the work. Regular donation to the Northern team
2. Support one or more of the team members to enable the work in the North to continue and grow - Make a donation
Why did we do this?
Hadrian’s Wall runs across the North of England as one tangible reminder of the impact of the Romans on this part of the world. Hadrian left his mark and almost 2000 years later you can see the evidence of his decisions. During the same time of history, the first Christians were leaving their mark on the world in which they lived. Wherever they went they told people about Jesus and lived in ways that demonstrate what it meant to follow him.
Scripture Union has been carrying on that task with children young people and families for nearly 140 years. Through volunteers and staff and a wide range of activities including holidays, schools work, holiday clubs and published resources we seek to make the Good News of Jesus accessible for today’s world. So much of this work takes place quietly and secretly—someone recently called Scripture Union one of the best kept secrets. We want to maintain and grow local Scripture Union ministry but we can only do this with your help.
It is only possible because of people giving financial support for this work. An increase in gift income is essential to continue to make the most of the opportunities already available to us.
Want to know more about the walk? Follow our blog http://hadriansmark.wordpress.com/