Welcome.
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.
Don’t miss…
Community BBQ
1pm Sunday 8 June, St Andrew’s Sedbergh Learn more →
Silent Witness for Climate Justice
Join us for this special event. Learn more →
News and Articles
Open House
Open House is part of the renew wellbeing initiative and offers two hours a week to relax, chat, drink coffee (other beverages available!) play games, pursue hobbies and generally just ‘chill’.
Professor Potty’s Time Traveller’s Tales
Last week we travelled through time to meet Professor Potty and Dippy Di at the Western Dales Mission Community Holiday Club 2022. Around fifty children came along to take part in group activities, crafts, games, dancing, singing, outdoor pursuits, and much more!
A new Bishop of Penrith for our Diocese
On Friday 15 July the Revd Canon Robert Saner-Haigh was consecrated as Bishop of Penrith in York Minster.
Our wonderful Churchwardens
Thank you to our wonderful and hardworking churchwardens who gathered at St Mary’s Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, on Monday 11 July 2022 for the annual Admission of Churchwardens service.
Coronation Memories by Marjorie Fishwick
Memories of attending the Queen’s coronation in 1953.
Platinum Jubilee and Pentecost Celebrations
We had a wonderful time across the churches of the Western Dales as we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Pentecost over the weekend.
Professor Potty’s Time Traveller Tales: Holiday Club 2022
The Western Dales Mission Community invite you to join Professor Potty and his whacky assistant Dippy Di for a week of Time Travellers Tales!
Annual Sale: St John’s Church, Cowgill
Monday, 30 May 2022, 10am–12 noon, Dent Memorial Hall
Bacon Butties, Coffee, Cakes, Bread, Raffle, Plants, Crafts, Books, Toys and Nearly New Homeware!
Anointing with Oil – not just for the Queen!
Looking at the significance of anointing with oil in the Queen’s coronation, and in our personal lives.
Ministry Letter in Easter Season
Have you ever been gripped by a book you can’t put down? A good story speaks to something inside of us, and keeps us reading until the last page.
Celebrating 175 years of St Mark’s Cautley with Songs of Praise service
We had a great turnout for our Songs of Praise service celebrating the 175th anniversary of St Mark’s Church on the 24th April 2022, with people travelling from Sedbergh, Dent, Kendal and even Shropshire to attend. Follow the link for photos and more!
Deep roots and tall branches
One of the things I’ve noticed since moving to the Western Dales are the wonderful trees that border the fields and paths.
Services and Events during Holy Week and Easter 2022
Join us in worship at one or more of our services during Holy Week and Easter.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Information on what our churches are doing for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022.
Confirmations in the Western Dales
Bishop James is visiting St Andrew’s Sedbergh for confirmations on Sunday, 24 July.
About St John’s, Cowgill
St John the Evangelist’s Church is a Grade II listed place of worship in Cowgill.
About St Andrew’s, Dent
The 12th Century church of St Andrew in Dent was rebuilt in 1417, and probably came under the care of the monks of Coversham Abbey, near Middleham. Further restorations took place in 1590, 1787 and 1889.