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28 Jan. 2022
in Latest NewsDiocesan Director of Education to step down from role
The Director of Education for the Diocese of Carlisle – the Church of England in Cumbria – has announced she is to leave her role.
Vanessa O’Dea joined the Diocese in January 2020 after more than 14 years teaching religious education, latterly at St Teresa’s School in Surrey, where she was also Head of Boarding. Read more -
7 Jan. 2022
in Latest NewsCarl Mimmack - A Tribute
It is with profound sadness that the Diocese of Carlisle has learned of the death of Carl Mimmack, a Network Youth Church leader in the Penrith area.
Carl joined the Diocese in 2011, starting Ignite Penrith and five years later had secured a new town centre base at which young people could meet, The Gathering.
He was instrumental in Ignite Penrith attaining charitable status, helping secure a long-term future for The Gathering, and continued to work tirelessly alongside dozens of young people as they explored their faith journeys. Read more -
16 Dec. 2021
in Latest NewsThe Bishop of Carlisle’s Christmas Message 2021
The Bishop of Carlisle calls for people to refocus on the Good News of Jesus’ birth, in his annual Christmas message.
The Rt Rev James Newcome was filmed at his home in Keswick this year and chooses to reflect on the importance of ‘message’.
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15 Dec. 2021
in Latest NewsHundreds set to attend Barrow Raiders Carol Service
Hundreds of people are set to head for the Barrow Raiders rugby league stadium for a huge outdoors community carols service on Friday (17 December).
Churches across the town’s mission community – which support each other missionally - have joined forces with the club to organise the free event at the Craven Park ground, with gates due to open at 5pm for a 6.30pm start.
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30 Nov. 2021
in Latest NewsRenewed commitment made to Cumbrian churches working together
Cumbrian church leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to continued ecumenical working during a special Advent Sunday service.
Ten years after Cumbria became England’s first ecumenical county, the Service of Reaffirmation at Keswick Methodist Church saw denominational leaders sign or commit to a Declaration of Covenanted Partnership and a Declaration of Companionship.
Heavy snow and dangerous road conditions in some parts of the county meant that, unfortunately, not all attendees could make it to the service, which came a decade after partner and companion denominations first signed a Declaration of Intent at Carlisle Cathedral.
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25 Nov. 2021
in Latest NewsHundreds of Advent calendars to be shared across the county
Hundreds of special Advent calendars are to be shared by Network Youth Churches with young people across the county.
Five hundred calendars – made up of individual cards for each day of Advent – have been printed for distribution among those who regularly attend NYC and young people who they also draw alongside in the community.
The idea for the Advent calendars was first introduced by the leadership team of Carlisle Network Youth Church, three years ago.
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9 Nov. 2021
in Latest NewsService of Reaffirmation strengthens Cumbria’s ecumenical county status
Church leaders are set to reaffirm a commitment to closer working ties, a decade after Cumbria became England’s first ecumenical county.
Keswick Methodist Church will host a Service of Reaffirmation on Sunday 28 November at 3pm. It will be attended by all the county’s denominational leaders, representatives from mission communities (groups of mutually supportive, mission-focused churches), local Churches Together groups and ecumenical projects from across Cumbria.
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1 Nov. 2021
in Latest NewsCathedral’s LOUDfence launched in support of sexual abuse survivors
A special LOUDfence installation in support of survivors of sexual abuse has been launched at Carlisle Cathedral today.
The LOUDfence runs along the south side of the building, with people encouraged to tie ribbons to it, to stop and reflect and to pray for all those affected by abuse in any context.
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27 Oct. 2021
in Latest NewsChurch bells to ring out for climate change
Churches across the Diocese are being encouraged to come together for a mass ringing of bells ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
Bishop James and the Ven Richard Pratt, Archdeacon of West Cumberland and President of the Carlisle Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers, are asking CDGCBR members to ring church bells at 6pm on 30 October for 30 minutes or longer. Read more -
21 Oct. 2021
in Latest NewsCathedral LOUDfence to offer support for sexual abuse survivors
Final preparations are in place for the launch of a special installation at Carlisle Cathedral to support survivors of sexual abuse.
A LOUDfence will be located in the Cathedral grounds from Monday 1 November to Wednesday 3 November, All Survivors’ Day, with people being invited to tie ribbons to it in support of the survivors and victims of abuse.
The fence forms part of a Safeguarding Season which is currently being run by the Cathedral. A working party including Cathedral chapter members, diocesan officers and representatives of survivors have developed the series of events and services.
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