We are waiting for the Diocese to again advertise the vacancy for our next Priest-in-Charge.

With the appointment of our new Bishop—Rt. Rev. Rob Saner-Haigh, we anticipate this will have a positive effect on encouraging applicants to respond to our advertising.

Meanwhile, there has been a significant development within our Barony—the Diocese has been considering our needs for our next Priest-in-Charge, and the Archdeacons of both Carlisle and West Cumberland have met with our parish representatives. The parish representatives were advised that it would be in our barony’s best interest to transfer our Benefice from the Archdeaconry of Carlisle to that of West Cumberland. The Archdeaconry of West Cumberland encompasses the balance of the Solway churches. This transition would move us to a Deanery with mostly rural parishes. All six of our parish churches have met and accepted the Archdeacons’ advice regarding the Archdeaconry transfer. The transition will likely be completed by late 2025.

The Barony of Burgh includes the Parish of Orton (our church, St. Giles.) Our parish is comprised of Baldwinholme, Great Orton, Little Orton and Orton Rigg.