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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.

News
Sunday Sermon, 24 August 2025
Sunday Sermon, 24 August 2025
Sunday Sermon, 17 August 2025
Sunday Sermon, 17 August 2025
Weekday Walks - Summer 2025
Weekday Walks - Summer 2025
Holiday Club 2025 - The Clubhouse
Holiday Club 2025 - The Clubhouse
“Tools with a Mission” collection
“Tools with a Mission” collection

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Summer Weekday Walks
Join us for three walks in the Mission Community area, each beginning, ending or taking in local places of worship.

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News and Articles

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Sunday Sermon, 24 August 2025
Sunday Sermon, 24 August 2025

Read this Sunday’s sermon by Revd Andy Burgess

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Sunday Sermon, 17 August 2025
Sunday Sermon, 17 August 2025

Read this Sunday’s sermon by Revd Andy Burgess

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Weekday Walks - Summer 2025
Weekday Walks - Summer 2025

Our second weekday walk of the summer season took place on Thursday 14th August with a circular walk from St Mark’s Church, Cautley.

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Holiday Club 2025 - The Clubhouse
Holiday Club 2025 - The Clubhouse

This year’s holiday club, ‘The Clubhouse’, is taking place between 21st and 27th July, with 60 children attending each day and everybody’s welcome!

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“Tools with a Mission” collection
“Tools with a Mission” collection

Find out more about the chosen charity we are supporting this summer and how you can help make a difference to people’s lives.

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Children Youth and Families Worker Newsletter - May-June 2025
Children Youth and Families Worker Newsletter - May-June 2025

Read more about what’s been happening with children, youth and families in the Western Dales in May and June.

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‘The River of Life’ at St Mark’s Cautley
‘The River of Life’ at St Mark’s Cautley

Find out about our quiet morning at St Mark’s Cautley.

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Discovering wild flowers at St Mark’s Cautley
Discovering wild flowers at St Mark’s Cautley

‘Churches Count on Nature’ morning at St Mark’s.

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Silent Witness for Climate Justice in Sedbergh
Silent Witness for Climate Justice in Sedbergh

A report on our first Silent Witness for Climate Justice.

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Ascension and Pentecost 2025
Ascension and Pentecost 2025

Details on our joint services for Ascension and Pentecost 2025.

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PCC members for the Benefice of the Western Dales 2025
PCC members for the Benefice of the Western Dales 2025

Details of elected members of Sedbergh and Lune PCC, and Dent with Cowgill PCC for 2025.

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Silent Witness for Climate Justice (24 May 2025)
Silent Witness for Climate Justice (24 May 2025)

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

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Holy Week and Easter 2025
Holy Week and Easter 2025

Our Holy Week and Easter services for 2025.

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Maundy Thursday Lovefeast
Maundy Thursday Lovefeast

Find out more about our special Maundy Thursday service.

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Lent Course 2025: Seeking the Kingdom of God
Lent Course 2025: Seeking the Kingdom of God

Details on our Lent Course in 2025.

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Looking Beyond Course
Looking Beyond Course

An exciting course to explore pioneering mission.

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A Pantomime Villain?
A Pantomime Villain?

A Christmas reflection on the role of Herod in the Gospel story.

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Hawes Junction Carol Service 2024
Hawes Junction Carol Service 2024

A successful Carol Service at Hawes Junction.

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St Andrew’s Choir, Sedbergh
St Andrew’s Choir, Sedbergh

Thank you to all those who support our choir at St Andrew’s Sedbergh.

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Soup & Bread Lunch at Firbank
Soup & Bread Lunch at Firbank

A great time was had today at the Firbank Soup & Bread lunch.

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Christmas Services in the Western Dales 2024
Christmas Services in the Western Dales 2024

A Christmas Greeting and details on our Carol Services in 2024.

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Appointment of Children, Youth and Family Worker
Appointment of Children, Youth and Family Worker

An exciting appointment for the Western Dales Mission Community!

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Advent Course 2024: ‘The Four Last Things’
Advent Course 2024: ‘The Four Last Things’

Details on our Advent Course beginning 25 November 2024.

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Commemoration Service
Commemoration Service

Details on this year’s Commemoration Service in the Western Dales.

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‘Experience Harvest’ in Sedbergh
‘Experience Harvest’ in Sedbergh

A chance to engage with Harvest in a new way.

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An evening with Emma Richardson exploring Pioneering Mission
An evening with Emma Richardson exploring Pioneering Mission

A great evening with Pioneer Mission Enabler Emma Richardson.

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Pet Service 2024
Pet Service 2024

Join us for our special Pet Service on Saturday 5 October 2024.

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Sedbergh Harvest Celebrations
Sedbergh Harvest Celebrations
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WDMC Open Meeting, 24 September
WDMC Open Meeting, 24 September
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Songs of Praise Service for Sedbergh Music Festival
Songs of Praise Service for Sedbergh Music Festival

Information on our upcoming Songs of Praise service for Sedbergh Music Festival.

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Reports