Please feel welcome to come to to our services and other events, such as studying the Bible and praying together.

Benefice Holy Communion at St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald -11am on Sunday 7th December.

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Oswald, Kirkoswald - following and serving Jesus in our community.
Address
St Oswald, Kirkoswald - following and serving Jesus in our community., St Oswald’s Church Kirkoswald Penrith, CA10 1DQ, United Kingdom

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

Taize style service at Langwathby Chapel at 5pm on first Sunday of the month- next on 7th December.

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Langwathby Methodist Chapel
Address
Langwathby Methodist Chapel, On the left shortly before you exit Langwathby on the A686, going towards Alston, CA10 1NB

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

Food for Thought- 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of the month at 7-45pm- Next on Tuesday 9th December

Occurring
Every Second, Fourth Tuesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Home of Neil and Judith Kennedy
Address
Home of Neil and Judith Kennedy, Lynwood, Lazonby., CA10 1AT

A chance to meet together with other people to look at the Bible, share and pray together, and learn more about growing as a Christian. This one on December 9th will be more festive with a chance to share stories, songs, poems etc - a mixture of funny and more thoughtful.
To check venue, and if new to the group, phone: Neil and Judith Kennedy 01768 898431 Email: [email protected]

Friday morning prayers weekly to bless our local area.

Occurring
Every Friday at for 30 mins
Venue
Lynwood, Lazonby
Address
Lynwood, Lazonby, A bungalow in Lazonby on the road signposted to Carlisle, and near the junction with Scarrows Lane.., CA10 1AT

Why not join in on Friday mornings to pray for and bless the local community? It's a positive way of praying.
At the moment we are meeting together at the home of Neil and Judith Kennedy, Lynwood, Lazonby, CA10 1AT to pray in the house or garden. If coming for the first time, or you have any other queries, contact: Neil Kennedy: Tel: 01768 898431 Email: [email protected]
You can also pray from your own home or your garden (great to hear the birds as well!), or find some other quiet spot nearby. Suggested prayers are attached as a PDF file upload - click on 'view attachment' below.

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Advent Holy Communion in St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby at 10am. on Sunday 14th December.

Occurring
Sunday 14 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas Church, Lazonby
Address
St Nicholas Church, Lazonby, On the main road through Lazonby- on the left after passing under the railway bridge on the way to Kirkoswald. Parking on main road., CA10 1BL, United Kingdom

You are welcome to come and join us as we meet one another and worship God together in this Holy Communion service.
Simple refreshments are available before the service, from 10-20am - a good chance for a chat.
This service will be led by Julie Barrett, our local lay reader.
Any queries to Neil Kennedy: Tel: 01768 898431 Email: [email protected] or Neil Barrett: 01768 870785 Email: [email protected]

"Christmas Zest" at St. Nicholas' Church, Lazonby on Sunday 21st December at 10am.

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St. Nicholas' Church
Address
St. Nicholas' Church, Lazonby - on your left as you drive down through the village towards Kirkoswald - after you go under the railway bridge., CA10 1BL

"Zest" is a more informal service , family friendly, but definitely suitable for all ages - 0 to 100! In December we will look at Christmas from the viewpoint of the shepherds.
In the middle 1/3 of the service there is the opportunity to go into a group of your choosing (all ages) - craft, Lego, mindful colouring, bible or newspaper discussion group - or just spending time quietly on your own with God. Totally unpressurised and an opportunity for interaction with God and with one another. Good refreshments and chat afterwards
Any queries: Jim and Jo Steele: 01768 870454
Email: [email protected]

Christingle Service at St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby on Christmas Eve at 4pm.

Occurring
Wednesday 24 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas, Lazonby - ordinary people following and serving Jesus together in our community
Address
St. Nicholas Church. Lazonby Penrith Cumbria, CA101BL, United Kingdom

You are welcome to this popular, family friendly, Christingle Service on Christmas Eve. We remember the real meaning of Christmas, sing Christmas carols, and light our Christingle candles.
You are recommended to come early to get a seat!
Any queries to Neil and Judith Kennedy: 01768 898431 Email: [email protected]

Christmas Day Holy Communion - St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald - 10-30am on Thursday 25th December

Occurring
Thursday 25 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Oswald's Church
Address
St Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald On your right as you enter the village from Lazonby. Parking on side of main road. Note path to church is uneven, and can sometimes be slippery., CA10 1DQ

Celebrate the birth of Jesus in this Christmas Day Holy Communion service.
Visitors welcome.
The service will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins.
Any queries to Michael Watts: 01768 898688 or Mike Munro: 01768 898619

Sunday December 28th at 10am: 'Love among the leftovers' - Communion at St Nicholas Church Lazonby.

Occurring
Sunday 28 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby.
Address
St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby., On the main road through Lazonby, beyond the railway bridge if going towards Kirkoswald. Parking on the main road., CA10 1BL

This special post-Christmas Communion service is for all our East of Eden Mission Community.
It will be followed by light refreshments consisting of our 'Christmas leftovers' - so do bring suitable cold 'leftovers' that are safe to eat to share with everyone.
It will be led by Rev. Fiona Jenkins- any queries to her: [email protected] or Tel: 07725 404668

Midweek Communion Service at Eden Court, Lazonby, monthly - next on Thursday 8th January.

Occurring
Thursday 08 January 2026 at for 45 mins
Venue
Eden Court
Address
Eden Court, Fiddlers Lane Lazonby Eden Court is managed housing on the right as you turn into Fiddlers Lane from the main road in Lazonby. The service is held in their main lounge., CA10 1BH

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 [email protected]