St Oswald, Kirkoswald - Following And Serving Jesus In Our Community., CA10 1DQ
Ordinary people seeking together to follow and serve Jesus - in the community, and for the community. You are welcome to our services and other events.
Services and other events: These are shared between ourselves and Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel. If no services in Kirkoswald, there will usually be one in a nearby church in our group- at Great Salkeld, Lazonby or Renwick. Visit the 'Services and Events' and the 'News and Notices' pages to learn about these and other sources of help. You can also go to the East of Eden Community website for up to date local online resources and information. CLICK HERE
The Churchwardens to contact on general matters are: Michael Watts (01768 898688) or Mike Munro: (01768 898619)
Rector: Revd. Fiona Jenkins has been appointed as Interim (Anglican) Joint Mission Community Co-Leader. Officially retired, Fiona has the privilege of serving the EEMC until permanent clergy are appointed.
FOR QUERIES REGARDING BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS please contact: Revd Fiona Jenkins Email: revfionalazonby@icloud.com Tel: 07725 404668
St. Oswald's Church is now open for visiting and prayer from 10am to 6pm. approximately during the Spring and Summer. Anyone wishing to gain access at other times will need to contact Ruth Lee on 01768 898604, or Michael Watts: 01768 898688
For Safeguarding: To ensure that we keep everyone safe, we have a Parish Safeguarding Officer, who does what is needed to keep children and vulnerable people safe. For St. Oswald's church this is: Peter Morgan: Email: peteramorgan56@gmail.com For more information see 'Safeguarding' on the menu list. We follow the 'Promoting a Safer Church' policy approved by the House of Bishops.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop. She can be contacted at safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri).
St Oswald's is in a group (or benefice) of 4 churches; the other churches in the group are: St Nicholas, Lazonby, All Saints', Renwick, and St Cuthbert's, Great Salkeld.
You can also visit the East of Eden mission community website which has information on several churches in our area, including our own, in a different format: CLICK HERE
Sunday
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"Zest" at St. Nicholas' Church, Lazonby on Sunday 15th June at 10am.
"Zest" is a more informal service , family friendly, but definitely suitable for all ages - 0 to 100!
In the middle 1/3 of the service there is the opportunity to go into a group of your choosing (all ages) - craft, Lego, mindful colouring, bible or newspaper discussion group - or just spending time quietly on your own with God. Totally unpressurised and an opportunity for interaction with God and with one another. Good refreshments and chat afterwards
Any queries: Jim and Jo Steele: 01768 870454
Email: jimwsteele@outook.com
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Morning Worship at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel - Sunday 22nd June at 10am.
You are very welcome to join us as we meet to worship God together.
This joint Methodist and Anglican Morning Worship Service will be led by Rev Mary Eliot.
Any queries beforehand to Brian and Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453 Email: helenarmstrong14@gmail.com
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Morning Worship at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel - Sunday 13th July at 10am.
You are very welcome to join us as we meet to worship God together.
This joint Methodist and Anglican Morning Worship Service will be led by Dean Lawson, our lay pastor.
Any queries beforehand to Brian and Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453 Email: helenarmstrong14@gmail.com
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Holy Communion at St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald -11am on Sunday 6th July.
You are welcome to join us as we meet together and worship God in this Holy Communion service. It will be led by Bishop John Thompson.
Simple refreshments served from 10-30am.
Any queries to Michael Watts: 01768 898688 or Mike Munro 01768 898619
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Holy Communion at St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald -11am on Sunday 15th June.
You are welcome to join us as we meet together and worship God in this Holy Communion service. It will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins.
Simple refreshments served from 10-30am.
Any queries to Michael Watts: 01768 898688 or Mike Munro 01768 898619
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Taize style service at Langwathby Chapel at 5pm on first Sunday of the month- next on 6th July
A contemplative and peaceful style of music and worship following a pattern developed by the Taize community in France. All are welcome.
Any queries to Joan Wager 01768 881407
Monday
Tuesday
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"1st Tuesday" group - next on Tuesday 3rd June at 7-30pm at the home of Hazel and Peter Bowes.
A time of worship, bible study and sharing. All are welcome.
The evening will often consist of worship, prayer and centres around a biblical mediation which allows time for each individually to engage with the passage read and reflect on its meaning and truth and receive inspiration/encouragement from the words.
Please do telephone or email if you wish to find out more or are attending the meeting for the first time to confirm venue etc.
In June we are at the home of Peter & Hazel Bowes, Robin Hood View Cottage, Winskill. 01768 881222