Christmas Eve Carols and walk- starting at Laces Garage at 6pm and ending at the Methodist Chapel.

Tuesday 24 December 2024 Tuesday at for 1 hour
Laces Garage to Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel.
Laces Garage to Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel., Laces Garage is on the right as you turn left into Kirkoswald from Lazonby. Walk to start if you can as parking is restricted., CA10 1DQ
This is a popular event in Kirkoswald as we celebrate Christmas in a meaningful way. We will be accompanied by Mary and Joseph and Bulrush, the donkey, and are hoping that children will come dressed as angels and shepherds. Come well wrapped up and with a torch/lantern, and join us as we walk in procession through Kirkoswald from Laces Garage to the Methodist Chapel and sing Christmas carols.
Any queries to Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453

St Oswald, Kirkoswald - following and serving Jesus in our community.

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)

 FOR QUERIES REGARDING BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS please note that we are currently without a vicar. In the meantime, please contact: Revd Fiona Jenkins (Retired Priest) Email: [email protected] 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: Kevin Turpin: Telephone: 07942 491114, email: [email protected]  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 [email protected] 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

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Get in touch

Michael Watts (Churchwarden) / Mike Munro

Michael Watts ( Churchwarden)
(01768) 898688
Mike Munro
01768 898619
What's on

Christmas Eve Carols and walk- starting at Laces Garage at 6pm and ending at the Methodist Chapel.

Tuesday 24 December 2024 Tuesday at for 1 hour
Laces Garage to Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel.
Laces Garage to Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel., Laces Garage is on the right as you turn left into Kirkoswald from Lazonby. Walk to start if you can as parking is restricted., CA10 1DQ

This is a popular event in Kirkoswald as we celebrate Christmas in a meaningful way. We will be accompanied by Mary and Joseph and Bulrush, the donkey, and are hoping that children will come dressed as angels and shepherds. Come well wrapped up and with a torch/lantern, and join us as we walk in procession through Kirkoswald from Laces Garage to the Methodist Chapel and sing Christmas carols.
Any queries to Helen Armstrong: 01768 898453