All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Services and other special events at St. Cuthbert's Church and other local churches in our group.

Sunday 23rd Nov: no service at Great Salkeld- Communion in St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby at 11am.

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Nicholas Church, Lazonby
St Nicholas Church, Lazonby, On the main road through Lazonby- on the left after passing under the railway bridge on the way to Kirkoswald. Parking on main road., CA10 1BL, United Kingdom

You are welcome to come and join us as we meet one another and worship God together in this Holy Communion service.
Simple refreshments are available before the service, from 10-20am - a good chance for a chat.
This service will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins.
Any queries to Neil Kennedy: Tel: 01768 898431 Email: [email protected] or Neil Barrett: 01768 870785 Email: [email protected]

Friday morning prayers held weekly to bless our local community.

Every Friday at for 30 mins
St Cuthbert, Great Salkeld - following and serving Jesus in our community.
Great Salkeld Penrith, CA11 9NA, United Kingdom

On Friday mornings, for just half an hour, we meet to pray God’s blessings on our local community. This starts at 9 a.m. and we are meeting together at St Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld in the vestry. (on the Left after you go into the church.) Contact Peter Pickthall for more details.
All over the country similar groups are praying at the same time. This is a positive way of praying for our community.
A copy of the Friday Blessing Prayers is attached as a PDF file that can be upload - click on 'view attachment' below.
Contact Peter Pickthall for more details: 01768 898396

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Shared EEMC Advent Sunday Service at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel - Sunday 30th November at 10am.

Sunday 30 November 2025 at for 1 hour
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel, Kirkoswald - on right on road to Staffield, shortly before you leave the village., CA10 1EF

You are very welcome to join us as people from all the churches and chapels in our East of Eden Mission Community have a chance to meet and worship God together.
This Advent Sunday Service will be led by Rev. Ros Watson.
Any queries beforehand to Brian and Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453 Email: [email protected]

Licensing of Rev. Becky Richards at St. John's Church, Melmerby on Monday 1st December at 7pm.

Monday 01 December 2025 at for 1 hour
St. John's Church, Melmerby
St. John's Church, Melmerby, 3, Rectory Dell, Melmerby, CA10 1HH

Rev Becky Richards is joining our Mission Community ministry team and will be living in Langwathby with her husband, Rob. This licensing service is a chance to pray for her future ministry. There will be refreshments after the event at Melmerby Village Hall. To know numbers for catering please let your churchwarden know if you are planning to attend this event.

Midweek Communion Service at Eden Court, Lazonby, monthly - next on Thursday 4th December.

Monthly. Every First Thursday at for 45 mins
Eden Court
Eden Court, Fiddlers Lane Lazonby Eden Court is managed housing on the right as you turn into Fiddlers Lane from the main road in Lazonby. The service is held in their main lounge., CA10 1BH

A chance to meet with others midweek for a simple service with Holy Communion, prayers and a short talk.
Followed by a chance for a chat.
This normally occurs monthly on the 1st. Thursday of the month.
Any queries: Rev Fiona Jenkins: 07725 404668 Email [email protected]

Community Carols in Lazonby Auction Mart on Saturday 6th December at 4pm.

Saturday 06 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Lazonby Auction Mart - in the covered auction ring
Lazonby Auction Mart - in the covered auction ring, Fiddlers Lane, Lazonby., CA10 1BL

A special chance for everyone to enjoy singing Christmas Carols together this Christmas season- and in the interesting venue of Lazonby Auction Mart. We will be under shelter in the Auction Ring - but wrap up warm and bring a torch/light to navigate your way there. Cold drinks and seasonal refreshments afterwards.
To help us sing well, there will be some singers from the previous community choir, and live music on the piano accordion will be provided by Catherine Reding.
Organised by 'St. Nick's' Church.
Any queries to Neil Kennedy: 01768 898431 Email: [email protected] or Rev. Fiona Jenkins: [email protected]

Benefice Holy Communion at St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald -11am on Sunday 7th December.

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Oswald, Kirkoswald - following and serving Jesus in our community.
St Oswald, Kirkoswald - following and serving Jesus in our community., St Oswald’s Church Kirkoswald Penrith, CA10 1DQ, United Kingdom

You are welcome to join us as we meet together and worship God in this Holy Communion service. This is a shared service for all 4 churches in our 'Eden Bridge' group. (Benefice).
It will be the first service led by Rev. Becky Richards, who has just started in our East of Eden Mission Community.
Simple refreshments served from 10-30am.
Any queries to Michael Watts: 01768 898688 or Mike Munro 01768 898619

Taize style service at Langwathby Chapel at 5pm on first Sunday of the month- next on 7th December.

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Langwathby Methodist Chapel
Langwathby Methodist Chapel, On the left shortly before you exit Langwathby on the A686, going towards Alston, CA10 1NB

A contemplative and peaceful style of music and worship following a pattern developed by the Taize community in France. All are welcome.
Any queries to Joan Wager 01768 881407

Nine Lessons and Carols - St. Cuthbert's Church -Sunday 14th. December at 6-30pm.

Sunday 14 December 2025 at for 1 hour
St. Cuthbert's Church
St. Cuthbert's Church, Off the main road at the centre of the village near the play park, Great Salkeld, CA11 9NA

Celebrate Christmas in a traditional but meaningful way with our service of 'Nine Lessons and Carols.' Sing well loved carols -led by Bob Saudek's choir - and hear the Bible passages speaking of the birth of Jesus.
Visitors welcome.
This service will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins.
Any queries beforehand to Peter Pickthall on [email protected] or Tel: 01768 898396

"Christmas Zest" at St. Nicholas' Church, Lazonby on Sunday 21st December at 10am.

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
St. Nicholas' Church
St. Nicholas' Church, Lazonby - on your left as you drive down through the village towards Kirkoswald - after you go under the railway bridge., CA10 1BL

Look towards Christmas as we rejoice again in the angels appearing to the shepherds on the Bethlehem hills.
"Zest" is a more informal service , family friendly, but definitely suitable for all ages - 0 to 100!
In the middle 1/3 of the service there is the opportunity to go into a group of your choosing (all ages) - craft, Lego, mindful colouring, bible or newspaper discussion group - or just spending time quietly on your own with God. Totally unpressurised and an opportunity for interaction with God and with one another. Good refreshments and chat afterwards
Any queries: Jim and Jo Steele: 01768 870454
Email: [email protected]