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  • Cartmel Coffee & Chat - on the second Tuesday morning in the month from 10:30 to 12:00 noon.  All welcome.  Click here for more details
  • Journey to Jerusalem - A walkthrough video is still available here.

  • Swarthmoor services - all at 6pm:
    May:     5th Rev David Jackson; 19th Rev David Jackson HC

  • New Places for new people  – If you are curious about new places for new people and would like more information, please have a look at this really useful and practical guide
  • Exhibition at Hawkshead - During May the Circuit will mount an exhibition in Hawkshead Chapel. It will centre on a collection of 5000 salt dough figures made in North Cumbria Circuit and depicting the feeding of the 5000. We are looking to a small group to plan and mount the exhibition and would welcome offers to play whatever part from people around the whole Circuit. To find out more or offer your help, please contact Dare Holland on 015394 41594 or by email.
  • Ministry Intern  – We have the opportunity to host a Ministry Experience Intern to work alongside Grace in the pioneering, and other work in the northern part of the circuit 2024/25. We know this is work many of you are praying for, and are now asking if it’s work you could directly support financially. We estimate the cost to the circuit will be approximately £40 per week should we be matched (£1750 for the year plus local expenses). If you would be willing to make a one off or regular gift to the circuit for this work please contact Dare Holland (circuit treasurer) to make your pledge. And do of course keep praying for this work into new ways of reaching out and being church.
  • Loose ends project  – This is a fabulous international project that matches crafters with bereaved families who have unfinished crafts from their loved ones, allowing that object to be completed, and a memory to be cherished. You can sign up to be a finisher, but they also need to get the word out to those who may have need of the service, if you know anywhere where a flyer could be placed they are available for download here.
  • Read Easy  – is a national charity providing free, one-to-one coaching for adults who struggle to read.  We are Read Easy Morecambe Bay, an affiliated group who are now open for business with trained volunteer Coaches in Ulverston, Dalton and Barrow waiting to be introduced to prospective Readers. Click here for more information
  • Thornleigh Hotel, Grange over Sands – why not look at their list of upcoming events here?
Warm regards,

Juliana Caukwell

Circuit Administrator


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Cumbria District news

  • Churches Together in Cumbria - The April edition of the newsletter is here.
  • North West England District
    A video is now available introducing James as the nominated Chair of the District. Click here.
    The Revd. Phil Gough has been nominated as District Secretary, Ministries and Vocation (subject to Conference approval). Meet him and find out something about him in this short video.
    Save the Dates:
  • The Equip Series – a monthly online event where information will be shared to equip everyone for the launch of the new District in September.  The next session is on Thursday 16th May, then Monday 10th June, Tuesday 16th July and Wednesday 14th August. Full details and joining links are here.
  • Celebration event to bid farewell to the Cumbria District -  14th July 2024 at Penrith Methodist Church; probably afternoon & evening, to be confirmed.
  • Launch Service – this will be on Saturday 31st August 2024 at Victoria Hall, Bolton. More details here.
  • The first NWE District Synod will be held on Saturday 14th September 2024. This will be a hybrid (online & in-person) event and further details will be published as and when confirmed. 
    • Methodist Young Adults Fellowship – "Comprising of a WhatsApp group and monthly Zoom gatherings, MYAF hopes to be a safe and inclusive space for 18-30 year olds to meet, chat, pray and get to know one another in a church which can sometimes feel very grey.” To find out more, email Naomi Prince from the Yorkshire North East District.
    • Thinking Ecumenically – this event on 13th May in Kendal is an opportunity to explore the history and theology of the modern ecumenical movement, and share insights from those ministering in our ecumenical county.
    • Care for God’s creation – an online webinar, ‘Eco Church: baby steps to bronze’ is taking place on Tuesday 21st May between 8 – 9 pm. This is for those who are wanting to take their first steps towards becoming an Eco Church. Further details available and you can sign up here.
    • District Ordinand Testimony Service – A service is taking place on Saturday 25th May at 3 pm at Stricklandgate, Kendal (LA9 4QJ) when you will have the opportunity to hear from Revd. Tiras Dainty-Share from the Kendal Circuit. All are welcome to share in this service and support Tiras as he moves towards his ordination later this year.
    • Green Church Awards – made by the Church Times to recognise Christian organisations and communities, of all denominations, for what they are doing to care for creation. The deadline for entry is 30 June 2024 and further information can be found here.
    • Born in Song – save the date for this event at the Sands Methodist Church, Appleby on 18th June.
    • Equipping for Equality – this is a development day for those passionate about Justice, Dignity and Solidarity to help equip people in implementing aspects of the JDS strategy. The event takes place on Saturday 8th July in London and more locally on Saturday 20th July in Lancaster from 10.30 am-4 pm. Both events can also be attended on line and further details including to book are here.