Christians Together in Coniston are running an Advent study for 4 weeks on Tuesdays, from Tuesday 25th November, from 12 noon to 1.00pm:Tuesday, 25th NovemberTuesday 2nd DecemberTuesday 9th DecemberTuesday 16th DecemberThe Advent Study sessions will be meeting in the Reading Room in the Coniston Institute. The sessions will focus on a picture of art depicting an Advent theme from the book The Art of Advent by Jane Williams.
The December 2025 issue of the Coniston and Crake Valley News is now available for download.This month's issue includes: Parish Prayer Diary. News from around the parishes of Colton, Coniston, Torver, Lowick and Egton cum Newland.Carol and Christmas Services. What's On Guide! Events in the village halls. Reports and News from WI, Rookhow, Brantwood, and more...
St. Mary's, Penny Bridge are delighted to once again be able to host Year 5 and Year 6 from Penny Bridge Academy on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December and enable the pupils to "Experience Christmas".As part of Experience Christmas, small groups of 3 or 4 children move around 5 stations, with each station explaining a part of the Christmas story through an interactive visual display.Station 1 — The Preparation, the story of Advent and how we prepare our homes and our hearts for the birth of Jesus.Station 2 — The Announcement, the story of the Angel Gabriel coming to Mary to announce that she would give birth to God's Son, Jesus.Station 3 — The Promises, the story of the Wise Men and the promises of a Messiah.Station 4 — The Journey, the story of the Mary and Joseph travelling from Nazareth to Bethlehem.Station 5 — The Message, the story of the Angels visiting the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus.Finally, the groups of children all gather for the final Station 6 — The Gift, the story of Jesus bringing light and hope into a dark world.
Holy Trinity, Colton are hosting a Winter Warmer at Bouth Village Hall on Saturday 22nd November, 12.00-2.00pm. Hot soup and drinks will be available, as well as an opportunity to catch-up with one another.All are welcome to come and warm up!
