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Welcome to the Western Dales Mission Community – an ecumenical initiative in the Cumbrian part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park that brings together Anglican, Methodist, United Reformed Churches and our companions along the way.

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13 August 2026

Solar Eclipse Walk to Fox’s Pulpit

13 August 2026

On Wednesday 12th August a group of around fifty people gathered at Fox’s Pulpit to witness the partial solar eclipse and share in a time of worship and wonder together.

13 August 2026

23 July 2026

Summer Wednesday Walks

23 July 2026

Our Summer Wednesday Walks are well underway. Join us for our next walk on 12th August.

23 July 2026

Holiday Club 2026 - Heroes in Training!

23 July 2026

We’ve been having a fantastic week as Heroes in Training!

23 July 2026

7 July 2026

Dentdale Biker Breakfast

7 July 2026

A special service on 9th August.

7 July 2026

1 July 2026

Children, Youth and Families Worker Newsletter - May and June 2026

1 July 2026

Click to read the latest newsletter from Children, Youth and families Worker, Ben Maunder.

1 July 2026

30 June 2026

Summer Wednesday Walks - returning for 2026!

30 June 2026

A series of three weekday walks taking place across the Western Dales on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Join us for some or all of them!

30 June 2026

28 June 2026

Sunday Sermon, 28 June 2026

28 June 2026

Read or listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Revd Andy Burgess

28 June 2026

24 June 2026

New Bible study group for Sunday evenings

24 June 2026

Details on a new Bible study group.

24 June 2026

22 June 2026

Sedbergh Youth Service

22 June 2026

21 June 2026

Sunday Sermon, 21 June 2026

21 June 2026

Read or listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Revd Andy Burgess

21 June 2026

14 June 2026

Sunday Sermon, 14 June 2026

14 June 2026

Read or listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Revd Andy Burgess

14 June 2026

12 June 2026

Fun and Games at ‘Half Time’ After School Club

12 June 2026

8 June 2026

Sunday Sermon, 7 June 2026

8 June 2026

Read or listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Judith Bush.

8 June 2026

24 May 2026

Sunday Sermon, 24 May 2026

24 May 2026

Read or listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Revd Andy Burgess

24 May 2026

19 May 2026

Vision Day Update

19 May 2026

A report on our Vision Day last Saturday.

19 May 2026

18 May 2026

A History of Low Smithy Chapel, Garsdale

18 May 2026

A history of this special chapel.

18 May 2026

10 May 2026

Chapel Anniversary & Farewell Thanksgiving Service for Low Smithy Chapel, Garsdale

10 May 2026

Some photos from this special service.

10 May 2026

Christening of Albie Nicholson & Lambing Service in Howgill

10 May 2026

Photos from our special service in Howgill this morning.

10 May 2026

Sunday Sermon, 10 May 2026

10 May 2026

Listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Geoff Park.

10 May 2026

9 May 2026

Anna Chaplain and Anna Friends Spring Teas in the People’s Hall Sedbergh

9 May 2026

A report on our recent Anna Chaplain Spring Tea

9 May 2026

PCC members for the Benefice of the Western Dales 2026

9 May 2026

Details of elected members of Sedbergh and Lune PCC, and Dent with Cowgill PCC for 2026.

9 May 2026

6 May 2026

Christian Aid Week Coffee Morning

6 May 2026

Information on our Christian Aid coffee morning

6 May 2026

3 May 2026

Hawes Junction Chapel marks 150 years

3 May 2026

On Sunday 3 May 2026, a large congregation gathered at Hawes Junction Methodist Chapel to celebrate its 150th anniversary, filling the chapel to capacity.

3 May 2026