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: revdfionalazonby@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 Tel: 07534 706232 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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Morning Worship at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel - Sunday 14th December at 10am.
You are very welcome to join us as we meet to worship God together.
Any queries beforehand to Brian and Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453 Email: helenarmstrong14@gmail.com
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Benefice Holy Communion at St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald -11am on Sunday 7th December.
You are welcome to join us as we meet together and worship God in this Holy Communion service. This is a shared service for all 4 churches in our 'Eden Bridge' group. (Benefice).
It will be the first service led by Rev. Becky Richards, who has just started in our East of Eden Mission Community.
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 7th December.
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
Wednesday
Thursday
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Midweek Communion Service at Eden Court, Lazonby, monthly - next on Thursday 4th December.
A chance to meet with others midweek for a simple service with Holy Communion, prayers and a short talk.
Followed by a chance for a chat.
This normally occurs monthly on the 1st. Thursday of the month.
Any queries: Rev Fiona Jenkins: 07725 404668 Email revfionalazonby@icloud.com