Ash Wednesday service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld -Wednesday 18th February at 7pm.

Occurring
Wednesday 18 February 2026 Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St. Cuthbert's Church
Address
St. Cuthbert's Church, Off the main road at the centre of the village near the play park, Great Salkeld, CA11 9NA

A chance to reflect on the things which separate us from God; on our relationship with Jesus; and to set us on our path of prayer and reflection during this Lent season. During the service there will be Communion and the symbolic opportunity to receive ashes on the forehead in the shape of a cross.
This service will be taken by our Mission Community clergy- Rev. Fiona Jenkins and Rev. Becky Richards.
Any queries beforehand to Peter Pickthall: 01768 898396 Email: Go to 'Get in touch' section of menu and 'Send a message' choosing 'churchwardens'.

St Oswald, Kirkoswald - following and serving Jesus in our community.

Ordinary people seeking together to follow and serve Jesus - in the community, and for the community. You are welcome to our services and other events. 

Services and other events: These are shared between ourselves and Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel. If no services in Kirkoswald, there will usually be one in a nearby church in our group- at Great Salkeld, Lazonby or Renwick. Visit the 'Services and Events' and the 'News and Notices' pages to learn about these and other sources of help. You can also go to the East of Eden Community website for up to date local online resources and information. CLICK HERE

The Churchwardens to contact on general matters are: Michael Watts (01768 898688) or Mike Munro: (01768 898619) To email them go to the 'Get in touch' section on the menu and complete the 'Send a message' form. They will get back to you.

 Rector: Revd. Fiona Jenkins has been appointed as Interim (Anglican) Joint Mission Community Co-Leader. Officially retired, Fiona has the privilege of serving the EEMC until permanent clergy are appointed.

FOR QUERIES REGARDING BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS please contact: Revd Fiona Jenkins, Tel: 07725 404668 To email her go to the 'Get in touch' section on the menu and complete the 'Send a message' form. She will get back to you.

St. Oswald's Church is now open for visiting and prayer from 10am to 6pm. approximately during the Spring and Summer. Anyone wishing to gain access at other times will need to contact Michael Watts: 01768 898688 or Mike Munro: 01768 898619

For Safeguarding: To ensure that we keep everyone safe, we have a Parish Safeguarding Officer, who does what is needed to keep children and vulnerable people safe. For St. Oswald's church this is: Peter Morgan:  Tel: 07534 706232  For more information see 'Safeguarding' on the menu list. We follow the 'Promoting a Safer Church' policy approved by the House of Bishops.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri). 

St Oswald's is in a group (or benefice) of 4 churches; the other churches in the group are: St Nicholas, Lazonby, All Saints', Renwick, and St Cuthbert's, Great Salkeld. 

You can also visit the East of Eden mission community website which has information on several churches in our area, including our own, in a different format:  CLICK HERE

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Michael Watts (Churchwarden) / Mike Munro (Churchwarden)

Michael Watts (Churchwarden)
(01768) 898688
Mike Munro (Churchwarden)
01768 898619

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Ash Wednesday service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld -Wednesday 18th February at 7pm.

Occurring
Wednesday 18 February 2026 Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St. Cuthbert's Church
Address
St. Cuthbert's Church, Off the main road at the centre of the village near the play park, Great Salkeld, CA11 9NA

A chance to reflect on the things which separate us from God; on our relationship with Jesus; and to set us on our path of prayer and reflection during this Lent season. During the service there will be Communion and the symbolic opportunity to receive ashes on the forehead in the shape of a cross.
This service will be taken by our Mission Community clergy- Rev. Fiona Jenkins and Rev. Becky Richards.
Any queries beforehand to Peter Pickthall: 01768 898396 Email: Go to 'Get in touch' section of menu and 'Send a message' choosing 'churchwardens'.