Holy Week Services- from Monday 14th April to Friday 18th April at different churches.

Monday 14 April 2025, Tuesday 15 April 2025, Wednesday 16 April 2025, Thursday 17 April 2025, Friday 18 April 2025 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at for 1 hour
Various venues
Various venues, East of Eden Mission Community Churches - see below.

Holy Week is a special opportunity to focus on the events leading up to Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection- remembered on Easter Sunday.

Monday 14th April, 7pm, - Taize service at St John, Melmerby.
Tuesday 15th April, 7pm, - Celtic service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld.
Wednesday 16th April, 7pm, - Gamblesby Chapel
Maundy Thursday, 17th April, 7pm,- Holy Communion St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby.
Good Friday, 18th April, 10am - Walk of Witness, St Peter's Church, Langwathby

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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Holy Week Services- from Monday 14th April to Friday 18th April at different churches.

Monday 14 April 2025, Tuesday 15 April 2025, Wednesday 16 April 2025, Thursday 17 April 2025, Friday 18 April 2025 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at for 1 hour
Various venues
Various venues, East of Eden Mission Community Churches - see below.

Holy Week is a special opportunity to focus on the events leading up to Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection- remembered on Easter Sunday.

Monday 14th April, 7pm, - Taize service at St John, Melmerby.
Tuesday 15th April, 7pm, - Celtic service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld.
Wednesday 16th April, 7pm, - Gamblesby Chapel
Maundy Thursday, 17th April, 7pm,- Holy Communion St Nicholas' Church, Lazonby.
Good Friday, 18th April, 10am - Walk of Witness, St Peter's Church, Langwathby

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."