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Support from the local churches
A summary of services taking place and open churches in the areas affected ...
A summary of services taking place and open churches in the areas affected ...
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme ending April 2011
The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is ending in April 2011.
The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is ending in April 2011.
Floods - A Call to Prayer and Action
The Bishop of Carlisle has paid tribute to all those who have been working ...
The Bishop of Carlisle has paid tribute to all those who have been working ...
67th Bishop of Carlisle announced
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend James William ...
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend James William ...
Death of Bishop David Halsey
The death has been announced of the Rt Revd David Halsey, Bishop of Carlisle ...
The death has been announced of the Rt Revd David Halsey, Bishop of Carlisle ...
2009 Elections to Diocesan Synod
Over the next two months, there are elections for a new Diocesan Synod; ...
Over the next two months, there are elections for a new Diocesan Synod; ...
Farewell to the Bishop of Carlisle
The farewell service for the Bishop of Carlisle is to be at 2.30pm on ...
The farewell service for the Bishop of Carlisle is to be at 2.30pm on ...
The Appointment of a new Bishop
On behalf of the Diocesan members of the Crown Nominations Commission for ...
On behalf of the Diocesan members of the Crown Nominations Commission for ...
Memorial Service for Bishop Ian Harland
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of IAN HARLAND Bishop of Carlisle ...
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of IAN HARLAND Bishop of Carlisle ...
Country Life: Village Church for Village Life' Award
Following an extremely successful campaign in 2008, Country Life magazine is ...
Following an extremely successful campaign in 2008, Country Life magazine is ...
Vacancy in See Committee and Crown Nominations Commission
The Vacancy in See Committee has published its Statement of Needs - click ...
The Vacancy in See Committee has published its Statement of Needs - click ...
new Archdeacon of West Cumberland
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed the Revd Canon Dr Richard Pratt, ...
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed the Revd Canon Dr Richard Pratt, ...
Praying for the appointment of a new Bishop
On November 12-14 the Appointment Secretaries of the Prime Minister and ...
On November 12-14 the Appointment Secretaries of the Prime Minister and ...
Process of appointing new Bishop - public meeting
The Vacancy in See Committee is holding a Public Hearing on Wed 12th ...
The Vacancy in See Committee is holding a Public Hearing on Wed 12th ...
new Archdeacon of Carlisle
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed the Revd Prebendary Kevin Roberts, ...
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed the Revd Prebendary Kevin Roberts, ...
Rydal Hall wins Cumbria in Bloom awards
Rydal Hall, The Diocese of Carlisle's Conference and Retreat Centre is ...
Rydal Hall, The Diocese of Carlisle's Conference and Retreat Centre is ...
Harvest for the Hungry
Material (sermon and assembly notes and publicity material) is now available ...
Material (sermon and assembly notes and publicity material) is now available ...
Retirement of Bishop of Carlisle
The Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Revd Graham Dow, is to retire with effect ...
The Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Revd Graham Dow, is to retire with effect ...
S E Asia Disaster: Appeal for Madras Diocese
The Diocese of Carlisle is partnered with the Diocese of Madras, centred on ...
The Diocese of Carlisle is partnered with the Diocese of Madras, centred on ...
Parish Share Review Consultation
Proposals for changes to the parish share system have been presented in each ...
Proposals for changes to the parish share system have been presented in each ...
committee election results 2006
The results of the 2006 committee election results, including elections to ...
The results of the 2006 committee election results, including elections to ...
Clergy Survey 2006 - Results
The results of the 2006 clergy survey are now available online in the ...
The results of the 2006 clergy survey are now available online in the ...
Reader Ministry Today by + Graham
THE DEVELOPING MINISTRIES OF CHRIST IN THE CHURCH - AND THE PLACE OF READER ...
THE DEVELOPING MINISTRIES OF CHRIST IN THE CHURCH - AND THE PLACE OF READER ...
A STATEMENT BY THE BISHOP OF CARLISLE 5 July 07
It is important to note the context for the remarks quoted in the recent ...
It is important to note the context for the remarks quoted in the recent ...
Bishop's letters: January 05 +James Victim sof Spin
One of my fondest memories is of playing cricket as a twelve year old. I had ...
One of my fondest memories is of playing cricket as a twelve year old. I had ...
Bishop's letters: December 04 +Graham CHRISTMAS AND COMING ALONGSIDE THE WEAKEST
We are so familiar with the Christmas story that we fail to notice how ...
We are so familiar with the Christmas story that we fail to notice how ...
Bishop's sermons: Bp James' sermon at Diocesan Synod 13 Nov 2004
‘Living it Large’ (Matthew 25.14-29) (From Survival to ...
‘Living it Large’ (Matthew 25.14-29) (From Survival to ...
Bishop's letters: November 04 +James JUSTICE THAT RESTORES
Ronnie Barker has always been one of my favourite comedians and, in my view, ...
Ronnie Barker has always been one of my favourite comedians and, in my view, ...
Bishop's letters: October 04 +Graham Does it Matter What I do in Private?
Almost any day we can read in the papers of the breakdown of faithful family ...
Almost any day we can read in the papers of the breakdown of faithful family ...
Bishop's letters: September 04 +James SERVICE PLEASE …
Not long ago, I travelled first class by train from Birmingham to Oxenholme ...
Not long ago, I travelled first class by train from Birmingham to Oxenholme ...
Bishop's letters: August 04 +Graham The Archbishops and the Conscience of ...
What part should bishops and archbishops play in calling for good government ...
What part should bishops and archbishops play in calling for good government ...
Bishop's letters: July 04 +James : Value
Three things have combined recently to make me reflect on our notion of ...
Three things have combined recently to make me reflect on our notion of ...
Bishop's letters: June 04 +Graham : Going with our culture or challenging it
For centuries the members of the Church of England have not needed to be out ...
For centuries the members of the Church of England have not needed to be out ...
Bishop's letters: May 04 +James : Gardens and God
My maternal grandmother died many years ago but I still have vivid memories ...
My maternal grandmother died many years ago but I still have vivid memories ...
Bishop's letters: April 04 +Graham : Easter with a difference
Easter with a Difference – the Difference Jesus Makes
Easter with a Difference – the Difference Jesus Makes
Bishop's letters: March 04 +James : Spirituality
“Religion” said Libby Brooks recently in The Guardian, ...
“Religion” said Libby Brooks recently in The Guardian, ...
Bishop's letters: February 04 +Graham : How big is God
It is a great achievement to land a craft on Mars and take pictures of the ...
It is a great achievement to land a craft on Mars and take pictures of the ...
Bishop's letters: January 04 +James : If we say we have no sin
I once came across a wonderful misprint in a Parish Magazine. “Do you ...
I once came across a wonderful misprint in a Parish Magazine. “Do you ...
Bishop's letters: December 03 +Graham : Christmas is a time to forgive
What would the world be like without forgiveness? The Chief Rabbi, Jonathan ...
What would the world be like without forgiveness? The Chief Rabbi, Jonathan ...
BIshop's letters: November 03 +James Fate
“Beware of fate. It loves to take advantage of anyone who believes in ...
“Beware of fate. It loves to take advantage of anyone who believes in ...
Bishop's letters: October 03 +Graham The Importance of Family Meals
In recent years restaurants have seen a growth in business signalling a ...
In recent years restaurants have seen a growth in business signalling a ...
Bishop's letters; September 03 +James Time
When I worked at Chester Cathedral, I occasionally stopped to read the poem ...
When I worked at Chester Cathedral, I occasionally stopped to read the poem ...
Bishop's letters: August 03 +Graham Why Marriage is So Important
Societies all over the world celebrate marriage as normal and fundamental to ...
Societies all over the world celebrate marriage as normal and fundamental to ...
Bishop's letters: July 03 +James Faith, not sight
I sometimes wish I’d paid more attention in science lessons at School. ...
I sometimes wish I’d paid more attention in science lessons at School. ...
Bishop's letters: June 03 +Graham Compensation and the Culture of Blame
There are indications that people in our nation are increasingly determined ...
There are indications that people in our nation are increasingly determined ...
Bishop's letters: April 03 +Graham Our New Archbishop
Archbishop Rowan Williams is likely to prove to be a remarkable gift from ...
Archbishop Rowan Williams is likely to prove to be a remarkable gift from ...
Bishop's letters: March 03 +James Laughter
“No-one laughs in church”. That was one of the main complaints ...
“No-one laughs in church”. That was one of the main complaints ...
Bishop's letters: February 03 +Graham & +James A possible war with Iraq
It is right that there is widespread unease about the preparations being ...
It is right that there is widespread unease about the preparations being ...
Bishop's letters: January 03 +James I Submit to Christ
One of my teachers at School was a wrestling fanatic - he was glued to the ...
One of my teachers at School was a wrestling fanatic - he was glued to the ...
