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) To email them go to the 'Get in touch' section on the menu and complete the 'Send a message' form. They will get back to you.
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, Tel: 07725 404668 To email her go to the 'Get in touch' section on the menu and complete the 'Send a message' form. She will get back to you.
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 Michael Watts: 01768 898688 or Mike Munro: 01768 898619
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: 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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Holy Communion at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel - Sunday 26th April at 10am.
You are very welcome to join us as we meet to worship God together and share communion.
This joint Methodist and Anglican Morning Worship Service will be led by Dean Lawson.
Any queries beforehand to Brian and Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453
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Morning Worship at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel - Sunday 10th May at 10am.
You are very welcome to join us as we meet to worship God together.
This is a joint Methodist and Anglican Morning Worship Service.
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 3rd May.
You are welcome to join us as we meet together and worship God in this Holy Communion service. It will be led by Julie Barrett, our local lay reader.
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 3rd May.
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
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Refresh! -Contemplative worship- Sunday 26th April at 5:30pm in St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
A chance to meet and worship God together in a quieter, more reflective way.
This service will be led by our local lay team.
Any queries beforehand to Peter Pickthall: Tel: 01768 898396
Monday
Tuesday
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"1st Tuesday" group -next on Tuesday 5th May -7:30pm at the home of Peter & Hazel Bowes.
A time of worship, prayer, bible meditation and sharing. All are welcome.
Please do telephone if you wish to find out more or are attending the meeting for the first time to confirm venue etc.
In May we are at the home of Peter & Hazel Bowes.
Winskill, Penrith. Tel. 01768 881222
Open to all wherever you may be on your Christian journey.
Wednesday
Thursday
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Midweek Communion Service at Eden Court, Lazonby, monthly - next on Thursday 7th May
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.
In the lounge at Eden Court- wheelchair access straightforward.
This normally occurs monthly on the 1st. Thursday of the month.
Any queries: Rev Fiona Jenkins: 07725 404668 Email revfionalazonby@icloud.com