Diocesan Vision and Strategy
Presentations by Bishop James All Clergy and Churchwardens have been individually invited by ...
Presentations by Bishop James All Clergy and Churchwardens have been individually invited by ...
BBC Nativity drama this Christmas
The BBC will be showing a dramatised version of the Nativity on BBC1 this Christmas
The BBC will be showing a dramatised version of the Nativity on BBC1 this Christmas
Support from the local churches
A summary of services taking place and open churches in the areas affected by the shootings.
A summary of services taking place and open churches in the areas affected by the shootings.
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.
Flood Recovery Fund
Parishes and people wishing to make a donation to help those affected by the floods can do so ...
Parishes and people wishing to make a donation to help those affected by the floods can do so ...
Floods - A Call to Prayer and Action
The Bishop of Carlisle has paid tribute to all those who have been working to help people ...
The Bishop of Carlisle has paid tribute to all those who have been working to help people ...
Rose Castle
From the Church Commissioners: The Church Commissioners, following an extensive review of ...
From the Church Commissioners: The Church Commissioners, following an extensive review of ...
Latest info on website
Recently added to the website: Harvest for the Hungry 2009; Called to Serve course 2009; ...
Recently added to the website: Harvest for the Hungry 2009; Called to Serve course 2009; ...
67th Bishop of Carlisle announced
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend James William Scobie Newcome, at ...
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend James William Scobie Newcome, at ...
Death of Bishop David Halsey
The death has been announced of the Rt Revd David Halsey, Bishop of Carlisle from 1972 to 1989.
The death has been announced of the Rt Revd David Halsey, Bishop of Carlisle from 1972 to 1989.
2009 Elections to Diocesan Synod
Over the next two months, there are elections for a new Diocesan Synod; nominations close on ...
Over the next two months, there are elections for a new Diocesan Synod; nominations close on ...
Farewell to the Bishop of Carlisle
The farewell service for the Bishop of Carlisle is to be at 2.30pm on Saturday 28th March 2009 ...
The farewell service for the Bishop of Carlisle is to be at 2.30pm on Saturday 28th March 2009 ...
The Appointment of a new Bishop
On behalf of the Diocesan members of the Crown Nominations Commission for the Vacancy in the ...
On behalf of the Diocesan members of the Crown Nominations Commission for the Vacancy in the ...
Memorial Service for Bishop Ian Harland
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of IAN HARLAND Bishop of Carlisle 1989-2000 will be ...
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of IAN HARLAND Bishop of Carlisle 1989-2000 will be ...
Zimbabwe - from Christian Aid
‘We are a wounded people in desperate need of healing. We cannot pretend that nothing has ...
‘We are a wounded people in desperate need of healing. We cannot pretend that nothing has ...
Country Life: Village Church for Village Life' Award
Following an extremely successful campaign in 2008, Country Life magazine is supporting a second ...
Following an extremely successful campaign in 2008, Country Life magazine is supporting a second ...
Vacancy in See Committee and Crown Nominations ...
The Vacancy in See Committee has published its Statement of Needs - click here to download ...
The Vacancy in See Committee has published its Statement of Needs - click here to download ...
new Archdeacon of West Cumberland
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed the Revd Canon Dr Richard Pratt, currently Priest in ...
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed the Revd Canon Dr Richard Pratt, currently Priest in ...
Praying for the appointment of a new Bishop
On November 12-14 the Appointment Secretaries of the Prime Minister and the Archbishops will ...
On November 12-14 the Appointment Secretaries of the Prime Minister and the Archbishops will ...
Process of appointing new Bishop - public meeting
The Vacancy in See Committee is holding a Public Hearing on Wed 12th November at 7.30pm.
The Vacancy in See Committee is holding a Public Hearing on Wed 12th November at 7.30pm.
new Archdeacon of Carlisle
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed the Revd Prebendary Kevin Roberts, currently Vicar of ...
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed the Revd Prebendary Kevin Roberts, currently Vicar of ...
Rydal Hall wins Cumbria in Bloom awards
Rydal Hall, The Diocese of Carlisle's Conference and Retreat Centre is delighted to have been ...
Rydal Hall, The Diocese of Carlisle's Conference and Retreat Centre is delighted to have been ...
Harvest for the Hungry
Material (sermon and assembly notes and publicity material) is now available for download
Material (sermon and assembly notes and publicity material) is now available for download
Retirement of Bishop of Carlisle
The Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Revd Graham Dow, is to retire with effect from 30th April 2009.
The Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Revd Graham Dow, is to retire with effect from 30th April 2009.
Lent Course 2008
It is not too late to order the 2008 Lent Course “Growing in Generosity.” click here
It is not too late to order the 2008 Lent Course “Growing in Generosity.” click here
S E Asia Disaster: Appeal for Madras Diocese
The Diocese of Carlisle is partnered with the Diocese of Madras, centred on Chennai (formerly ...
The Diocese of Carlisle is partnered with the Diocese of Madras, centred on Chennai (formerly ...
Contested Faculties
The Chancellor has recently issued a guide to costs in faculty proceedings, a copy of which can ...
The Chancellor has recently issued a guide to costs in faculty proceedings, a copy of which can ...
Parish Share Review Consultation
Proposals for changes to the parish share system have been presented in each deanery. The slides ...
Proposals for changes to the parish share system have been presented in each deanery. The slides ...
committee election results 2006
The results of the 2006 committee election results, including elections to Bishop's Council and ...
The results of the 2006 committee election results, including elections to Bishop's Council and ...
Clergy Survey 2006 - Results
The results of the 2006 clergy survey are now available online in the Diocesan Secretary's ...
The results of the 2006 clergy survey are now available online in the Diocesan Secretary's ...
Reader Ministry Today by + Graham
THE DEVELOPING MINISTRIES OF CHRIST IN THE CHURCH - AND THE PLACE OF READER MINISTRY TODAY (A ...
THE DEVELOPING MINISTRIES OF CHRIST IN THE CHURCH - AND THE PLACE OF READER MINISTRY TODAY (A ...
A STATEMENT BY THE BISHOP OF CARLISLE 5 July 07
It is important to note the context for the remarks quoted in the recent Sunday Telegraph front ...
It is important to note the context for the remarks quoted in the recent Sunday Telegraph front ...
Bishop's letters: February 05 +Graham
The question ‘Where was God?’ expresses entirely natural reactions to the scale of ...
The question ‘Where was God?’ expresses entirely natural reactions to the scale of ...
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 the unsurpassed joy ...
One of my fondest memories is of playing cricket as a twelve year old. I had the unsurpassed joy ...
Bishop's letters: December 04 +Graham CHRISTMAS AND ...
We are so familiar with the Christmas story that we fail to notice how outrageous it is.
We are so familiar with the Christmas story that we fail to notice how outrageous it is.
Bishop's sermons: Bp James' sermon at Diocesan ...
‘Living it Large’ (Matthew 25.14-29) (From Survival to Revival) Sermon preached ...
‘Living it Large’ (Matthew 25.14-29) (From Survival to Revival) Sermon preached ...
Bishop's letters: November 04 +James JUSTICE THAT ...
Ronnie Barker has always been one of my favourite comedians and, in my view, his starring role ...
Ronnie Barker has always been one of my favourite comedians and, in my view, his starring role ...
Bishop's letters: October 04 +Graham Does it Matter ...
Almost any day we can read in the papers of the breakdown of faithful family morality amongst ...
Almost any day we can read in the papers of the breakdown of faithful family morality amongst ...
Bishop's letters: September 04 +James SERVICE ...
Not long ago, I travelled first class by train from Birmingham to Oxenholme (- not my normal ...
Not long ago, I travelled first class by train from Birmingham to Oxenholme (- not my normal ...
Bishop's letters: August 04 +Graham The Archbishops ...
What part should bishops and archbishops play in calling for good government action?
What part should bishops and archbishops play in calling for good government action?
Bishop's letters: July 04 +James : Value
Three things have combined recently to make me reflect on our notion of ‘value’.
Three things have combined recently to make me reflect on our notion of ‘value’.
Bishop's letters: June 04 +Graham : Going with our ...
For centuries the members of the Church of England have not needed to be out of step with our ...
For centuries the members of the Church of England have not needed to be out of step with our ...
Bishop's letters: May 04 +James : Gardens and God
My maternal grandmother died many years ago but I still have vivid memories of her funeral. In ...
My maternal grandmother died many years ago but I still have vivid memories of her funeral. In ...
Bishop's letters: April 04 +Graham : Easter with a ...
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, “must be the new ...
“Religion” said Libby Brooks recently in The Guardian, “must be the new ...
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 planet's surface. ...
It is a great achievement to land a craft on Mars and take pictures of the planet's surface. ...
Bishop's letters: January 04 +James : If we say we ...
I once came across a wonderful misprint in a Parish Magazine. “Do you enjoy ...
I once came across a wonderful misprint in a Parish Magazine. “Do you enjoy ...
Bishop's letters: December 03 +Graham : Christmas ...
What would the world be like without forgiveness? The Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks, gives us a clue.
What would the world be like without forgiveness? The Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks, gives us a clue.
BIshop's letters: November 03 +James Fate
“Beware of fate. It loves to take advantage of anyone who believes in it”. And ...
“Beware of fate. It loves to take advantage of anyone who believes in it”. And ...
Bishop's letters: October 03 +Graham The Importance ...
In recent years restaurants have seen a growth in business signalling a welcome trend towards ...
In recent years restaurants have seen a growth in business signalling a welcome trend towards ...
Bishop's letters; September 03 +James Time
When I worked at Chester Cathedral, I occasionally stopped to read the poem by Henry Twells that ...
When I worked at Chester Cathedral, I occasionally stopped to read the poem by Henry Twells that ...
Bishop's letters: August 03 +Graham Why Marriage is ...
Societies all over the world celebrate marriage as normal and fundamental to the stability of ...
Societies all over the world celebrate marriage as normal and fundamental to the stability of ...
Bishop's letters: July 03 +James Faith, not sight
I sometimes wish I’d paid more attention in science lessons at School. Admittedly, 11% in ...
I sometimes wish I’d paid more attention in science lessons at School. Admittedly, 11% in ...
Bishop's letters: June 03 +Graham Compensation and ...
There are indications that people in our nation are increasingly determined to find someone to ...
There are indications that people in our nation are increasingly determined to find someone to ...
Bishop's Letters: May 03 +James If Only
As an occasional listener to ‘Desert Island Discs’, I’m intrigued by how often ...
As an occasional listener to ‘Desert Island Discs’, I’m intrigued by how often ...
Bishop's letters: April 03 +Graham Our New Archbishop
Archbishop Rowan Williams is likely to prove to be a remarkable gift from God to the Church and ...
Archbishop Rowan Williams is likely to prove to be a remarkable gift from God to the Church and ...
Bishop's letters: March 03 +James Laughter
“No-one laughs in church”. That was one of the main complaints to emerge from a ...
“No-one laughs in church”. That was one of the main complaints to emerge from a ...
Bishop's letters: February 03 +Graham & +James A ...
It is right that there is widespread unease about the preparations being made for an invasion of ...
It is right that there is widespread unease about the preparations being made for an invasion of ...
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 television every ...
One of my teachers at School was a wrestling fanatic - he was glued to the television every ...
