Readers' Service

for 2 hours
Carlisle Cathedral
Carlisle Cathedral, Abbey St, Carlisle CA3 8TZ, UK, CA3 8TZ, United Kingdom

Readers, also known as Licensed Lay Ministers, are lay people, called by God, trained and licensed by the Church to preach, teach, lead worship and assist in pastoral, evangelistic and liturgical work.

There are around 150 Readers in our Diocese working with clergy and churchgoers in communities across Cumbria to take Christ's love out to those who do not yet know Him. Only by working together can we hope to see God's kingdom realised.

Each year the Cathedral is pleased to welcome new Readers at this Admission and Licensing service, led by The Acting Bishop of Carlisle. All are welcome to attend and tickets are not required.

Arthuret Church

The church of St Michael and All Angels is situated on a hill in the ancient parish of Arthuret and overlooks the market town of Longtown with fine views of the surrounding countryside. The current church dates from 1609 and is designed in perpendicular style with battlemented parapets. It was built through national subscription on the order of James VI and I and, allegedly, due to a plea by Archie Armstrong, his court jester, who came from this area. The grave of Archie is in the churchyard. Arthuret has a large churchyard comprising an old section on the South side and a relatively new area on the North side. The times of our services and other activities can be found elsewhere on this website or on our "The Esk Parishes" Facebook page  and all are welcome.

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In vacancy - contact should be with the Rural Dean, Edward Johnsen

Rev'd Edward Johnsen
01228 670 248

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Readers' Service

for 2 hours
Carlisle Cathedral
Carlisle Cathedral, Abbey St, Carlisle CA3 8TZ, UK, CA3 8TZ, United Kingdom

Readers, also known as Licensed Lay Ministers, are lay people, called by God, trained and licensed by the Church to preach, teach, lead worship and assist in pastoral, evangelistic and liturgical work.

There are around 150 Readers in our Diocese working with clergy and churchgoers in communities across Cumbria to take Christ's love out to those who do not yet know Him. Only by working together can we hope to see God's kingdom realised.

Each year the Cathedral is pleased to welcome new Readers at this Admission and Licensing service, led by The Acting Bishop of Carlisle. All are welcome to attend and tickets are not required.

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our parish of Arthuret: St Michael & All Angels is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Katie Johnstone on: 07775079320 or 01228791952 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on07458 016884. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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