All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Please feel welcome to come to our services and other special events.

Morning Worship at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel - Sunday 14th December at 10am.

Monthly. Every Second Sunday 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 we meet to worship God together.
Any queries beforehand to Brian and Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453 Email: [email protected]

Christmas Carols (with guest musicians) at St. Oswald's Church at 11am on Sunday 21st December.

Sunday 21 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, CA10 1DQ

You are very welcome to join us as we celebrate the Christmas story and enjoy singing carols.
Refreshments will be available before the service from 10-30am onwards.
This service will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins.
Any queries to Michael Watts: 01768 898688 or Mike Munro 01768 898619

Christmas Eve Carols and walk- starting at Laces Garage at 6pm and ending at the Methodist Chapel.

Wednesday 24 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Laces Garage to Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel.
Laces Garage to Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel., Laces Garage is on the right as you turn left into Kirkoswald from Lazonby. Walk to start if you can as parking is restricted., CA10 1DQ

This is a popular event in Kirkoswald as we celebrate Christmas in a meaningful way. We will be accompanied by Mary and Joseph and Bulrush, the donkey, and are hoping that children will come dressed as angels and shepherds. Come well wrapped up and with a torch/lantern, and join us as we walk in procession through Kirkoswald from Laces Garage to the Methodist Chapel and sing Christmas carols.
Any queries to Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453

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

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: [email protected] or Tel: 07725 404668

Holy Communion at St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald -11am on Sunday 4th January 2026

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not start until
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. It will be led by Julie Barrett, our local lay reader.
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

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 Email [email protected]