BRIGHTLIGHTS 2010
16 - 19th July
'FOUND ON THESE GROUNDS'
The Journey of St. Alban : Soldier to Saint
Dare to be Present!
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!
Brightlights is the annual festival for young adults in the Catholic Diocese of Westminster, bringing together hundreds of people, aged 16-30, for top quality music, inspirational speakers, practical workshops, drama and opportunities for prayer and liturgy. A weekend not to be missed! Explore the rest of the site for more details.
TIMETABLE NOW AVAILABLE BELOW!
Dates for the diary
Get Involved : Calling all 16-30 year olds.
Do you want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a festival?
Been coming for years and want to share your ideas and get more involved?
Want to learn how to organise events for young adults?
Want to spend some time with other like minded people doing fun things?
If you answer yes to any of the above come along to our 'get involved' sessions
Next dates: Saturday 10th July 10am - 12 midday
Sunday 11th July 10am to 5pm
Thursday 15th July 10am to 5pm
Sixth Form Day: Friday 16th July
Our 6th form day returns on Friday 16th July with a great line up of speakers, including Fr Stan Fortuna, Dr. Sheila Hollins and bands. Contact the SPEC Centre now for more details and to make a booking.
Main Festival: Fri 16th - Mon 19th July
With our fabulous speakers, rocking bands, lovely liturgies, beautiful grounds and great people this is a weekend not to be missed. Check out the following pages for more details.
Bookings now open!
Pilgrimage: Sun 18th July, 2.30pm
Can't come along for the whole festival? Want to get a taste of Brightlights?
Want to do a pilgrimage but can't get to Lourdes or World Youth Day?
This year we give you our first ever pilgrimage.
Walk in the footsteps of St. Alban with hundreds of others finishing with a service before his relics.
This pilgrimage is open to everybody - whatever your age.
You are welcome to come to mass, enjoy the build up over lunch and depart with the group for the 3 hour walk to St. Albans at 2.30pm. There will be transport available back to SPEC via coach.
Please note that the £10 pilgrimage ticket does NOT include lunch but there will be a packed supper. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal on site.
Please ensure you wear suitable footwear, a hat and sunscreen if it is hot and enough water.
TIMETABLE
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Friday |
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4 – 10pm |
Reception open |
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6-7pm |
Dinner |
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7.30pm |
Evening session: Bishop Alan Hopes
RISE theatre
Sheila Hollins |
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9.00pm |
Bands: Fr Stan Fortuna
Sounds of Salvation |
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10.30pm |
Night prayer |
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Saturday |
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8am – 7pm |
Reception open |
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8 am |
Morning prayer |
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8-9am |
Breakfast |
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9am |
Morning session: Sr. Judith
Abbot Christopher |
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12.45-2pm |
Lunch
Bands: Storm runner
Owen Ralph |
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2pm |
Afternoon Session: Fr. Stephan Wang
RISE theatre |
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4pm |
Workshops |
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5.45-7pm |
Dinner
Bands: Dan Sheills (30 mins) |
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7pm |
Mass : Abbot Christopher |
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8.30pm |
Bands: Indecisive
Beliva |
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10pm |
Night prayer |
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Sunday |
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8 – 2pm |
Reception open |
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8am |
Morning prayer |
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8-9am |
Breakfast |
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9am |
Morning session: Fr. Stephan Wang |
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11am |
Seminars |
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12noon |
Mass |
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1pm |
Hog Roast
Music from RAJKO |
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2.30pm |
Pilgrimage : Edwin Fawcett
RISE theatre |
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7.30pm |
Service in St. Albans Cathedral
RISE theatre
Prayer before the relics of St. Alban |
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9.30pm |
Music at SPEC |
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10.30pm |
Night prayer |
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Monday |
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8.30am |
Breakfast |
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10am |
Mass |
please note all times and events are subject to change.
For more information, or to get involved with the festival email us:
Look us up on facebook : brightlights festival
SPEC, All Saints Pastoral Centre,
Shenley Lane,
London Colney,
Herts,
AL2 1AG
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