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St Olaf's Church, Wasdale Head, Cumbria
Welcome to Wasdale Head and England’s smallest parish church. Wasdale Head is the birthplace of English rock climbing and many of England’s finest fells are in the parish – among them Great Gable, Pillar, Steeple, and the highest - Scafell Pike, so is its deepest lake, Wastwater, and they create a montage that many regard as one of Britain’s finest views.
Amongst these wonders of God’s creation sits the little church of St Olaf’s – the parish church of Wasdale Head. The site has been the base of the Christian Community here for over 1000 years - though the present building only dates from circa 1525-1550. St Olaf's can quite accurately be described as a little stable, with pews, ancient beams and a flagstone floor - a perfect place to worship God. Do come and visit us!
St Olaf's is open each day from around 9am till shortly before dusk.
SERVICES - We have services in St Olaf's at 11am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month throughout the year, and on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
On the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, the service is at Nether Wasdale Church at 9.30am.
Nether Wasdale is just 4 miles to the west of Wasdale Head and its beautiful church is in the centre of the village.
Each year we welcome visitors from all over the world. With only a track and a footpath leading to the church, most are walkers or climbers on their way to and from some of England's finest fells. Many call in for quiet moments of prayer or meditation and enjoy the silence amidst the grandeur and permanence of God's creation. St Olaf's simplicity and diminutive size is what people love.
For full information about St Olaf's please visit our website www.wasdalehead.church
The parish of Gosforth & Wasdale is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults. Any matters of concern should be reported to our Parish Safeguarding Officers, Steven & Susan Round, or if appropriate to the local authority or the police. Our Parish Safeguarding Officers' contact details are e: [email protected] t: 01946 841 626.
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St Bridget
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St Michael & All Angels
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St John
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St Mary
Services are in St Mary's Church or St Mary’s Room and on Sunday morning are also zoomed out to people's homes please check for each Sunday on the notices and calendar sections.
Please note from 8th October regular services (except for the main festivals) will be in St Mary’s Room during the winter months
RE CORONA VIRUS
Some meetings in St Mary’s Room will be on zoom with those present asked to follow the Covid rulings as requested in the main church
The church is now open for private prayer and visitors between 10am and 4pm each day please read and follow the notices about the covid secure regulations at present.
Our pre-covid notice continues below
A friendly village church with close links to the school and nursery
To find out more do join us for fellowship over coffee in St Mary's Room after the 11 am Sunday Service or have a chat with people in the village
Please look at the one off events for variations to the usual pattern of services. It may show the regular service on the calendar as well.
open every day at least 10am to 4pm
The following information is required to be on this front page. "Gosforth and Wasdale PCC has adopted the Carlisle Diocese Safeguarding Policy -see carlislediocese.org.uk. Our safeguarding Co-ordinators for both children and vulnerable adults are Mr Steven and Mrs Susan Round who can be contacted on 01946 841626 or e-mail [email protected].
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Jo van Lachterop 07458 016884. We work from the document "Promoting a Safer Church" -see the diocesan website. Further information is displayed in St Mary's Church. "
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