Explore life-enriching rhythms of Christian spirituality. Held at Rydal Hall with refreshments. Lead by the rector of St Oswalds and chaplain of Rydal Hall, Lawrence Basham.
A place of prayer for centuries, we stand on the prayers of those who have gone before us. Our job is to receive and hold the baton for now. You're invited: join us!
A space to sit, and think and not think at the same time. Nobody will bother you, just peace and quiet in an ancient church. We're open. You're invited.
All welcome. We meet on Thursdays at 5pm and if you would like to learn or can already ring and would like to join in, please do come along. Visitors Welcome. Contact Kate on [email protected] for more information.
Join us in the beautiful chapel at Rydal Hall for Sunday morning worship at 9:30am.
Enjoy an opportunity to experience your spirituality, in company with others. All are very welcome.
Explore life-enriching rhythms of Christian spirituality. Held at Rydal Hall with refreshments. Lead by the rector of St Oswalds and chaplain of Rydal Hall, Lawrence Basham.
Join us in a sacred encounter at Rydal Hall.
Soak in nature, celebrate and give thanks for the goodness in the world, and gather as community in the beautiful surroundings of Rydal Hall.
We will also gather as community in the sharing of food and conversation around a fire at the Pilgrim’s Rest. The Sacred Encounter is preceded by an opportunity to soak in nature through a walk, run, cycle or swim; or creative writing, reading or art.
Please bring: food to share for a Jacob’s Join lunch.
Meeting Point: Rydal Hall Café entrance
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We all have a mother, and so all have a mother within us. Come celebrate Mothering Sunday together and receive a joyful spring posy.
Explore life-enriching rhythms of Christian spirituality. Held at Rydal Hall with refreshments. Lead by the rector of St Oswalds and chaplain of Rydal Hall, Lawrence Basham.
Celebrate Eastertide with one of the greatest choral works of all time.
Gawain Glenton conducts Levens Choir accompanied by Ian Pattinson, organist at Lancaster Priory on St Oswald’s notable organ.
Tickets £15 on the door or from www.levenschoir.net (link below)
Children and students free
Explore life-enriching rhythms of Christian spirituality. Held at Rydal Hall with refreshments. Lead by the rector of St Oswalds and chaplain of Rydal Hall, Lawrence Basham.
Gather at Moss Parrock and walk in procession to St Oswalds for a service at 11am
Join us for morning prayer at Rydal Hall chapel.
Explore life-enriching rhythms of Christian spirituality. Held at Rydal Hall with refreshments. Lead by the rector of St Oswalds and chaplain of Rydal Hall, Lawrence Basham.
Join us for the ancient ritual of 'Compline' or 'completion' - a service of quiet and reflection at the end of the day.
Maundy Thursday marks the night of the Last Supper. The word Maundy comes from the Latin for command, which refers to the instructions Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper. Jesus commanded that people should love one another and encouraged his disciples to eat bread and wine in his memory after his death. Maundy Thursday is part of Holy Week and is always the last Thursday before Easter, it marks the end of Lent.
At the Last Supper, Jesus blessed bread and wine, and shared them with his disciples. He then washed the feet of his disciples as an act of kindness. Oils to be used in religious ceremonies throughout the coming year are blessed on Maundy Thursday.
Maundy Thursday marks the night of the Last Supper. The word Maundy comes from the Latin for command, which refers to the instructions Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper. Jesus commanded that people should love one another and encouraged his disciples to eat bread and wine in his memory after his death. Maundy Thursday is part of Holy Week and is always the last Thursday before Easter, it marks the end of Lent.
At the Last Supper, Jesus blessed bread and wine, and shared them with his disciples. He then washed the feet of his disciples as an act of kindness. Oils to be used in religious ceremonies throughout the coming year are blessed on Maundy Thursday.
Join us for morning prayer at Rydal Hall Chapel.
Join us on Moss Parrock on Good Friday to sing hymns and hear familiar readings from the bible. We then walk in procession to St Oswalds.
Join us for readings, hymns and reflection.
Be Present for the sunrise, even if the sun is not present for us (rain has been known...)! Celebrate first light on Easter Sunday at a gathering around a fire in the churchyard, followed by breakfast.
A special festival service.
Come and celebrate Easter Sunday with us!
Taizé is a small town in the Burgundy region of France where a monastic community, founded in 1940 by Brother Roger Schütz, has been the focus of worldwide Christian pilgrimage. The community is well-known for it's simple, chant-like style of worship and prayer, and is especially popular with young people, with over 100,000 people making pilgrimages to Taizé every year to pray, study and work.
St Mary's Rydal have held Taizé -style services since the 1980's. At the turn of the millennium the Rydal Hall Community and a group from St Mary's visited Taizé. Today we meet on the first Sunday of the month at 7pm, excluding January and August. In winter (November, December, February through April) we meet in Rydal Hall chapel and in summer (May through July, September, October) at St Mary’s Church Rydal. Quiet reflection, Taize chants and readings given by members of the congregation are enjoyed in soft candlelight. Everyone is welcome.
Join us for a Taize service at 7pm
Join us on Rogation Sunday, followed by prayers in the churchyard for our community.
Rogation is an ancient church festival to seek blessing for a community and its sustenance.
Rogation Sunday prayer
God, teach us your children how to love your world so that we are careful stewards- of your creation. On this Sunday when we remember especially the countryside and all who work there, we pray for farmers, growers, all who tend the livestock and all who by their labour here and in every place, bring food to us.
St Oswald's gloriously restored organ plays host to the Svyati Duo whose unusual pairing of cello and organ brilliantly combine for some midday meditation. Jongen's Humoresque cheekily complements intricate Bach and Bruch's heartfelt prayer.
Bach: Ich ruf zu dir BWV639
Casella: Notturno
Gardonyi: Variations on a Hungarian Theme
Bruch: Kol Nidrei
Jongen: Humoresque
Bednall: Sonata for cello and organ
Nadia: Boulanger Deux Pièces
Duration: 60 mins (approx.) | Tickets: £12 on the door, or from https://tickets.ldsm.org.uk/sales/events/2025-2026-season/spring-2026/svyati-duo
Come celebrate with us Jesus' ascension into heaven.
A special festival service.
Join us for a special service celebrating Grasmere Sports, a cherished tradition at the heart of village life for over 170 years. From fell running to Cumberland wrestling, this historic event reflects the strength, spirit, and community of Cumbria.
Led by Rev Lawrence Basham, we’ll gather in the beautiful setting of St Oswald’s Church to give thanks for the legacy of the Sports and pray for all who take part, support, or visit.
🌿 A moment of reflection in a day full of activity.
🕊️ Open to all – whether local, visitor, competitor or spectator.
Everyone welcome!
Come and be part of this treasured Lakeland tradition.
You're warmly invited to our Harvest Festival service — a joyful celebration of the season’s abundance, with music, reflections, and a gathering of community.
Everyone is welcome at our new parish Bible Study Group where we aim to provide a friendly environment to read the Bible and explore our faith in God.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or have studied for years, you’ll find thoughtful discussion, encouragement, and fellowship. Come and share questions and insights as we read through Mark’s gospel together.
Do join us for a one off drop in session or join in on a weekly basis.
TERM TIME ONLY