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!
Our new Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt. Revd. Rob Saner-Haigh will be visiting Furness deanery on Wednesday 5th November 2025.During his visit, Bishop Rob will be meeting parishioners in a number of parish settings, visiting Church schools to see Open the Book and experience an after-school Christian club. Then in the evening there will be an opportunity for all to attend a short Holy Communion led by Bishop Rob and/or an open meeting with the bishop.The evening Holy Communion will be at 7.00pm, followed by the open meeting at 7.30pm, both at St. Mary's, Dalton.The full programme of the day is as follows:8.30amUlverston Parish ChurchMorning Prayer at UPC.10.00amPennington CE Primary SchoolVisit to Pennington CE Primary School to see Open the Book assembly, and includes tour of the school11.00amGreat Urswick Parish RoomVisit to Low Furness churches to meet with parishioners.12.00-2.00pmOld King’s Head, BroughtonMeeting of Chapter for discussion and prayer, including lunch at the Old King’s Head, Broughton2.15pmSt. George’s, MillomVisit to Millom churches to meet with parishioners.3.30pmBroughton CE Primary SchoolVisit to Broughton CE Primary School including after-school club5.00pmDalton vicarageFr. Tom Sample to host Bishop Rob including dinner7.00pmSt. Mary’s, DaltonHoly Communion led by Bishop Rob at St. Mary’s, Dalton7.30pmSt. Mary’s, DaltonOpen evening meeting at St. Mary’s, Dalton
