Lincoln Scouts Take Part in the Lincoln Nativity Light of Peace
This Sunday, young people across Lincoln Scouts took part in a meaningful tradition: the Lincoln Nativity Light of Peace.
Each year, a different Scout Group from around the city is invited to play a special role in the ceremony by lighting the candle. This year it was the turn of 12th Lincoln, with representatives attending from Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. The flame was kindled by one of the Scouts using a fire steel - a simple act that carries deep symbolism.
The Lincoln Nativity Light of Peace, is a flame kindled on the First Sunday of Advent and blessed by the Dean of Lincoln Cathedral. It serves as a symbol of hope, unity, and peace at the heart of our city.
The tradition itself grew out of a moment of challenge. During the Covid pandemic, the international Peace Light could not travel from Bethlehem. Rather than lose the meaning behind that powerful light, Lincoln created its own local version - a flame that could be shared with community groups, schools, and youth organisations. A flame that continues to invite people to pause, reflect, and carry peace forward into their daily lives.
The Dean of Lincoln, The Very Revd Dr Simon Jones said: "Light has always held a special place at the heart of Advent and Christmas. It reminds us that even the smallest flame can push back darkness and offer hope. This year, we’ve brought eight Christmas trees into the Cathedral as a visible celebration of that message."
His hope is that everyone who visits the Cathedral this season finds a moment of peace, and carries a little of that light back into their daily lives. And he extends a warm invitation to all of our Scouting family and friends to visit the Cathedral during Advent, to spend a quiet moment with the Light of Peace and share in its message of hope.
The message behind the Light of Peace is simple but important: peace begins with each of us. It is shaped by kindness, patience, forgiveness, and compassion. As our young people gathered in the Cathedral to take part in this year’s ceremony, that message shone brightly.
The Lincoln Nativity Light of Peace will remain lit throughout the season, offering a quiet space to pause, reflect, light a candle in the chapel, or take your own light from the lantern to share at home or within your group.
Lincoln Scouts would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Lincoln Cathedral for continuing to welcome the local Scouting community into this beautiful tradition, and to all of the adult volunteers whose support makes opportunities like this possible.
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