You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Please feel welcome to come to to our services and other events, such as studying the Bible and praying together.

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.

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

Holy Communion in St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby at 10am. on Sunday 14th December.

Sunday 14 December 2025 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 Julie Barrett, our local lay reader.
Any queries to Neil Kennedy: Tel: 01768 898431 Email: [email protected] or Neil Barrett: 01768 870785 Email: [email protected]