Palm Sunday walk and services -starting at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel -Sunday 13th April at 10-30am

Sunday 13 April 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel / St. Oswald's Church Kirkoswald
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel / St. Oswald's Church Kirkoswald, Methodist Chapel - on right on road to Staffield before you leave the village. St. Oswald's Church- On the left as you leave the village, driving towards Lazonby, CA10 1EF / CA10 1DQ

Join with us to celebrate Palm Sunday as we start at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel, and walk through the village singing hymns, and finishing with a service at St. Oswald's Church (starting at 11-15am approx.) At the front of our procession will be a donkey, as on Palm Sunday we remember that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.
There will be tea/coffee at St. Oswald's Church from 10-45 am.
This is a joint event for all the churches and chapels in our Mission Community, and visitors are welcome to join us. Feel free to come for just part of this special event.
Any queries beforehand to Michael Watts 01768 898688

St John the Evangelist

St John's Skirwith is part of the East of Eden Mission Community.

Only completed in 1859, English Gothic in architectural style, known as the “Little Cathedral of the Fellside” and where the father of John Bradburne was the parson; Skirwith is a very different church to most of its neighbours!

For general enquiries regarding St John's, please contact our Churchwarden Vera Stockdale 01768 88331

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 Email: [email protected] Tel: 07725 404668

FOR SAFEGUARDING: Skirwith: St John the Evangelist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies.

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop She can be contacted at [email protected] or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri). Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information

Also part of the East of Eden Mission Community, which is our local grouping of churches and chapels in this part of the Eden Valley. CLICK HERE to find out more, an overview of all the church services, and what else is happening in the area.

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Palm Sunday walk and services -starting at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel -Sunday 13th April at 10-30am

Sunday 13 April 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel / St. Oswald's Church Kirkoswald
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel / St. Oswald's Church Kirkoswald, Methodist Chapel - on right on road to Staffield before you leave the village. St. Oswald's Church- On the left as you leave the village, driving towards Lazonby, CA10 1EF / CA10 1DQ

Join with us to celebrate Palm Sunday as we start at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel, and walk through the village singing hymns, and finishing with a service at St. Oswald's Church (starting at 11-15am approx.) At the front of our procession will be a donkey, as on Palm Sunday we remember that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.
There will be tea/coffee at St. Oswald's Church from 10-45 am.
This is a joint event for all the churches and chapels in our Mission Community, and visitors are welcome to join us. Feel free to come for just part of this special event.
Any queries beforehand to Michael Watts 01768 898688

Safeguarding

Our parish of Skirwith: St John the Evangelist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [Joanna Van Lachterop. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri). ]. 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."