All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

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

Christmas Day Holy Communion - St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald - 10-30am on Thursday 25th December

Thursday 25 December 2025 at for 1 hour
St Oswald's Church
St Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald On your right as you enter the village from Lazonby. Parking on side of main road. Note path to church is uneven, and can sometimes be slippery., CA10 1DQ

Celebrate the birth of Jesus in this Christmas Day Holy Communion service.
Visitors welcome.
The service will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins.
Any queries to Michael Watts: 01768 898688 or Mike Munro: 01768 898619

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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Sunday December 28th at 10am: 'Love among the leftovers' - Communion at St Nicholas Church Lazonby.

Sunday 28 December 2025 at for 1 hour
St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby.
St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby., On the main road through Lazonby, beyond the railway bridge if going towards Kirkoswald. Parking on the main road., CA10 1BL

This special post-Christmas Communion service is for all our East of Eden Mission Community.
It will be followed by light refreshments consisting of our 'Christmas leftovers' - so do bring suitable cold 'leftovers' that are safe to eat to share with everyone.
It will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins- any queries to her: Tel: 07725 404668

Sunday 4th January 2026 at 10am - Morning Worship in St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld

Monthly. Every First Sunday 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

You are welcome to join us as we meet together to worship God in this Morning Service. It will be led by Peter Pickthall.
Any queries beforehand to Peter Pickthall: Tel: 01768 898396

Taize style service at Langwathby Chapel at 5pm on first Sunday of the month- next on 4th January.

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

Midweek Communion Service at Eden Court, Lazonby, monthly - next on Thursday 8th January.

Thursday 08 January 2026 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

Sunday 11th January: Holy Communion at St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld at 9-15am.

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
St. Cuthbert's Church
St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld village centre - by the main road through the village., CA11 9NA

You are welcome to join us to worship God together in our Holy Communion Service. This will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins.
We will be joined by people from Lazonby.
Simple refreshments after the service.
Any queries beforehand to Peter Pickthall: Tel: 01768 898396

"Zest" at St. Nicholas' Church, Lazonby on Sunday 18th January 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

"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