Esk Parishes

The Esk Parishes comprise three churches in the North West of England, close to the Scottish border and encompasses the debateable lands.

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Lent Talks at Longtown Community Centre

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Longtown Community Hall Memorial Centre
Arthuret Road, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5SJ

Each year, during Lent, the Esk Parishes put on a series of talks. These talks are free and open to everyone. The Lent Talks will this year be given by Rt Rev Peter Ramsden. They will be held in the Esk Lounge, Longtown Memorial Community Centre from 2 pm to 3.30 pm.

Theme: 'This is the Word of the Lord.'

Wednesday March 12th : What is the Bible?
Wednesday March 19th . The Making of the Bible
Wednesday March 26th : Use and abuse of the Bible: the beginning and end
Wednesday April 2nd : Use and abuse of the Bible: power and politics
Wednesday April 9th: A Lantern to my feet and a Light upon my path'

Bishop Peter writes: 'The Bible is not only one of the most familiar of books but also one of the most enigmatic. It is the world's best seller and has shaped history. It was written over thousands of years by many different authors, and yet speaks to us personally today. All we know of Jesus comes from the Bible.
Come and explore the world of the Bible this Lent!'

Peter Ramsden (BSc., MA) has been a priest in Newcastle Diocese and subsequently, for ten years, priest in Aipo Diocese in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea. From 2007 until 2014 he was Bishop of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

There is a link to supplementary notes for the first talk below

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Confident Christianity (sharing the gospel in an age of tough questions

for 4 hours
Canonbie United Parish Church
Canonbie United Parish Church, Canonbie, Dumfrieshire, DG1 0RA

This event held at Canonbie United Parish Church aims to help us be more confident in talking about Jesus naturally. Details are available on the pdf which can be downloaded from the link below.

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The Fifth Sunday is different!

In March, June, September, December. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Arthuret Church
Arthuret Road Longtown Carlisle , CA6 5SJ, United Kingdom

Every fifth Sunday the Esk Parishes have a joint service which revolves around the parishes.
On March 30th it will be held at Arthuret Church. Please note that it starts at 10.30 am.

Venue rotates between the three parishes

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Safeguarding

Our parishes are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO for Arthuret and Nicholforest, Katie Johnstone on: 07775079320 or 01228791952; the PSO for Kirkandrews, Paula Ward on 07760 987908; or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 07458 016884. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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