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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.

About the Western Dales Mission Community
About the Western Dales Mission Community
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Low Smithy Chapel Anniversary and Final Thanksgiving Service
Low Smithy Chapel Anniversary and Final Thanksgiving Service
Sunday Sermon, 12 April 2026
Sunday Sermon, 12 April 2026
Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Easter Day Sermon, 5 April 2026
Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Easter Day Sermon, 5 April 2026
Easter Fun Afternoon at Firbank
Easter Fun Afternoon at Firbank
Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Good Friday Sermon, 3 April 2026
Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Good Friday Sermon, 3 April 2026

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Low Smithy Chapel Anniversary and Final Thanksgiving Service
Low Smithy Chapel Anniversary and Final Thanksgiving Service

You are warmly invited to join us for this special service at Low Smithy Chapel, as we mark its anniversary and gather for a final act of thanksgiving.

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Sunday Sermon, 12 April 2026
Sunday Sermon, 12 April 2026

Read or listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Matt McVoy

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Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Easter Day Sermon, 5 April 2026
Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Easter Day Sermon, 5 April 2026

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

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Easter Fun Afternoon at Firbank
Easter Fun Afternoon at Firbank

Photos from our Easter Fun Afternoon

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Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Good Friday Sermon, 3 April 2026
Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Good Friday Sermon, 3 April 2026

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

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Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Maundy Thursday Sermon, 2 April 2026
Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Maundy Thursday Sermon, 2 April 2026

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

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WDMC Weekly News, Issue 2
WDMC Weekly News, Issue 2

WDMC Weekly News

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Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Palm Sunday Sermon, 29 March 2026
Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Palm Sunday Sermon, 29 March 2026

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

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Dentdale Choir performs Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas on Saturday 11 May 2026
Dentdale Choir performs Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas on Saturday 11 May 2026

A special concert in April.

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WDMC Weekly News, Issue 1
WDMC Weekly News, Issue 1

WDMC Weekly News

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Sunday Sermon, 22 March 2026
Sunday Sermon, 22 March 2026

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

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Easter Activities for Children and Families
Easter Activities for Children and Families

There’s lots going on this Easter time!

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Vision Day
Vision Day

Information on our Vision Day in May.

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Notice of Annual Parochial Church Meetings 2026 (APCMs)
Notice of Annual Parochial Church Meetings 2026 (APCMs)

Details on our upcoming APCMs

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Mothering Sunday with Revd Richard Andrew, President of the Methodist Conference
Mothering Sunday with Revd Richard Andrew, President of the Methodist Conference

Read or listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Revd Richard Andrew.

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Holy Week and Easter 2026
Holy Week and Easter 2026

Our Holy Week and Easter services for 2026.

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March Youth Service
March Youth Service

Our most recent bi-monthly Youth Service took place on Saturday 7th March.

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Multi-award winning women’s choir to perform at St Andrew’s Church, Sedbergh
Multi-award winning women’s choir to perform at St Andrew’s Church, Sedbergh
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Public worship to cease at Low Smithy Chapel, Garsdale
Public worship to cease at Low Smithy Chapel, Garsdale

Information on the closure of Low Smithy Garsdale for public worship

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Sunday Sermon, 1 March 2026
Sunday Sermon, 1 March 2026

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

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Kids Club @ Cowgill
Kids Club @ Cowgill

Kids Club at Cowgill met for a Lent session with plenty of pancakes!

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Children, Youth and Families Worker Newsletter: January-February 2026
Children, Youth and Families Worker Newsletter: January-February 2026

Read the latest newsletter from our Children, Youth and Families Worker, Ben Maunder.

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Mothering Sunday Service with Guest Preacher Revd Richard Andrews
Mothering Sunday Service with Guest Preacher Revd Richard Andrews

Details on our Mothering Sunday service in Sedbergh.

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Sunday Sermon, 22 February 2026, Revd Stephen Radford
Sunday Sermon, 22 February 2026, Revd Stephen Radford

Read or listen to this Sunday’s sermon by Revd Stephen Radford.

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Howgill Curry Night
Howgill Curry Night

Many thanks to James and Janet Postlethwaite and the rest of the hardworking team who put on a splendid Curry Night in Howgill, to raise funds for Holy Trinity Church.

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Sunday Sermon, 15 February 2026
Sunday Sermon, 15 February 2026

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

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Silent Witness for Climate Justice: 28 February 2026
Silent Witness for Climate Justice: 28 February 2026

Information on our Silent Witness for Climate Justice event in May.

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Sunday Sermon, 8 February 2026
Sunday Sermon, 8 February 2026

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

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Lenten Journey After-School Club
Lenten Journey After-School Club
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Pancake Party 2026
Pancake Party 2026
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