Facilities and features
Accessibility
An accessible toilet is found in the Community Hall accessed from the church
Available in the accessible toilet found in the Community Hall accessed from the church
Limited parking on site. On-street disc parking available nearby.
Found in the Community Hall accessed from the church or Hall entrance.
Into the Community Hall or portable ramp at front entrance, not permanently installed
Induction loop operates in the front half of the worship space, speakers are installed throughout
We are a dementia friendly church, Workington Dementia Action Alliance
Are generally available, not guaranteed. Eucharistic wafers are available, please request.
Our Building
We are Grade II* listed, a ''Waterloo Church"
We have a warm space on Wednesdays between 10.30 and 1pm, with a simple lunch available
We have a Silver Eco-Church Award
Music and Worship
We have an excellent acoustic and are well used as a concert venue by our own and other local and touring choirs and musicians.
We have a steel band and a Ceilidh band, both of which perform for church and community events.
Our choir supports Sunday worship and presents concerts in church.
Our choir leader also runs the Inspire Community Choir which meets in the Community Hall on Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm. It has a varied repertoire, performing for community events on request, and welcomes new members.
We have an all-age orchestra and welcome new players. The orchestra accompanies parade/all age worship services and has a regular commitment for Harvest, Advent, Christian Aid and Mothering Sundays.
Groups, Courses and Activities
As well as Beavers, Cubs and Scouts we have an Explorers group for 14-18 year olds
Meet on Thursday in the Community Hall http://www.1stworkington.co.uk
We are host to "Green Space Friends", a volunteer group who meet weekly and run special events to improve the churchyard and other green spaces locally for nature and people. We welcome new volunteers and can be contacted via [email protected]
Meet on Thursdays in the Community Hall http://www.1stworkington.co.uk
A "Family Fun Afternoon" is offered once per term
Our 'Little Stars" group meets on Wednesday mornings.
Meet on Thursdays in Ashfeild Junior School nearby http://www.1stworkington.co.uk
We have Sunday School every week during term time except when there is a Family or Parade Service, when the children are all in church!
Help for Visitors
A Guidebook is available for visitors to use on site
Other Features
We are a Fair Trade church
We are partners of the North Lakes Foodbank affiliated to the Trussel Trust.
Our Community Hall is available for hire.
Contact David Pearson 07849 254190