A large gathering enjoyed the all-age crib service this afternoon at Crosscrake. The adults enjoyed watching many more than three kings, as well as a large group of angels and shepherds and a personal appearance by wicked King Herod!A merry Christmas to all from everyone at Crosscrake Church.
On Sunday night (17th Dec), a large congregation and choir enjoyed a traditional carol service of eight readings, carols and anthems. The carol service began with Once in Royal David’s City, sung by candlelight, before the lights were turned on to enable everyone to join in with a hearty sing of traditional Christmas carols.The service was followed by a retiring collection for Manna House in Kendal and the congregation enjoyed mulled wine, mince pies and a good chat. Thanks to everyone who made it such a special event to begin our Christmas celebration. For a full list of services and events taking place over the festive period, have a look at our Calendar page.
Crosscrake Church, along with Sedgwick House, feature in an episode of ‘Antiques Road Trip’ broadcast on BBC1 on Thursday 30th November 2023 at 3:45pm.The episode, which features antiques experts travelling around the South Lakes, contains a feature about Mary Wakefield, her work, where she lived and worshipped and where she is buried in Crosscrake Churchyard.If you don’t get to see the live broadcast, you cn also find it on BBC i-Player here.
A large church congregation joined for the Harvest service of Thanksgiving at Crosscrake this morning. The all-age service was led by Rev. Shanthi Thompson with Ordinand Charlie Day preaching.The church looked wonderful with superb displays of flowers (see photos below) and harvest produce. Thanks to the flower team as always for making it look so special. A collection of items for the Kings food bank in Kendal took place as part of the service along with a collection for the Bishop’s Harvest Appeal.
