Church runs in Suðuroy

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Press release:

The active Suðuroy exercise association Hvistan will be organising a series of different outings in the coming period for anyone who would like to walk, run, push a pram or cycle.

On some occasions the day will begin with morning coffee before going to church, after which the outing will go between two churches or chapels.

The idea has been around for a while, and this spring the final programme was put together. It starts on Sunday with a visit to Sumba, where morning coffee is served from 11:30 at the school for local people and those joining the outing. The church service is at 12:30, and the outing sets off at around 13:30. Weather permitting, the route will go over Hestur to the church in Vágur.

One of the ideas behind the outings is to get around Suðuroy, and also to have the chance to pause and reflect on the beautiful nature before heading out into it on the outing itself. Among other things, certain hymns are included in the programme, so that they are sung at the service and can in this way help to become a sermon during the outing itself.

The exercise association Hvistan, which is also known for the Føroya Sunnasta 1/2marathon, church runs and several other events, hopes in this way to get people in Suðuroy, as well as visitors, to get around Suðuroy and visit churches and chapels before setting off on a splendid outing in beautiful Suðuroy.