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Judith Bush 27/04/2022 Judith Bush 27/04/2022

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!

Andy Burgess 16/04/2022 Andy Burgess 16/04/2022

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.

Andy Burgess 15/04/2022 Andy Burgess 15/04/2022

Finding Faith course

A nine-week course for anyone exploring the big questions of life.

Andy Burgess 08/04/2022 Andy Burgess 08/04/2022

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.

Andy Burgess 30/03/2022 Andy Burgess 30/03/2022

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Information on what our churches are doing for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022.

Andy Burgess 28/03/2022 Andy Burgess 28/03/2022

Confirmations in the Western Dales

Bishop James is visiting St Andrew’s Sedbergh for confirmations on Sunday, 24 July.

Andy Burgess 15/03/2022 Andy Burgess 15/03/2022

Truthful stories

Stories to live by.

Andy Burgess 22/02/2022 Andy Burgess 22/02/2022

Finding freedom in an unlikely place

Thinking about the meaning of Lent.

Western Dales Mission Community 01/01/2022 Western Dales Mission Community 01/01/2022

About St John’s, Cowgill

St John the Evangelist’s Church is a Grade II listed place of worship in Cowgill.

Western Dales Mission Community 01/01/2022 Western Dales Mission Community 01/01/2022

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.

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March 2026
- 29 Mar 2026 Holy Week in Luke’s Gospel: Palm Sunday Sermon, 29 March 2026
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February 2026
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March 2025
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February 2025
- 16 Feb 2025 Lent Course 2025: Seeking the Kingdom of God
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December 2024
- 24 Dec 2024 A Pantomime Villain?
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November 2024
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October 2024
- 24 Oct 2024 Advent Course 2024: ‘The Four Last Things’
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September 2024
- 26 Sept 2024 ‘Experience Harvest’ in Sedbergh
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- 12 Sept 2024 Sedbergh Harvest Celebrations
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May 2024
- 22 May 2024 Songs of Praise Service for Sedbergh Music Festival
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April 2024
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March 2024
- 5 Mar 2024 Holy Week and Easter 2024
February 2024
- 8 Feb 2024 Lent Groups in the Western Dales
December 2023
- 7 Dec 2023 Live Nativity for Late Night Opening
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- 26 Jun 2023 Seven wonderful years
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May 2023
- 24 May 2023 Guided Walk at Hawes Junction Chapel
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- 9 May 2023 Pentecost Sunday Service and Barbeque 2023
- 6 May 2023 Blessings for Same-Sex Marriages and Civil Partnerships in The Parish of Sedbergh and Lune
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April 2023
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January 2023
- 31 Jan 2023 Community Corner
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December 2022
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November 2022
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October 2022
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September 2022
- 20 Sept 2022 Walking Pilgrims
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June 2022
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May 2022
- 23 May 2022 Annual Sale: St John’s Church, Cowgill
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April 2022
- 27 Apr 2022 Celebrating 175 years of St Mark’s Cautley with Songs of Praise service
- 16 Apr 2022 Deep roots and tall branches
- 15 Apr 2022 Finding Faith course
- 8 Apr 2022 Services and Events during Holy Week and Easter 2022
March 2022
- 30 Mar 2022 The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
- 28 Mar 2022 Confirmations in the Western Dales
- 15 Mar 2022 Truthful stories
February 2022
- 22 Feb 2022 Finding freedom in an unlikely place
January 2022
- 1 Jan 2022 About St John’s, Cowgill
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June 2017
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