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.

God's tent came to the Western Dales at the beginning of June.
God's tent came to the Western Dales at the beginning of June.
God's tent came to the Western Dales at the beginning of June.
God's tent came to the Western Dales at the beginning of June.
Platinum Jubilee games at Cowgill.
Platinum Jubilee games at Cowgill.
Good work on the BBQ!
Good work on the BBQ!
Platinum Jubilee BBQ
Platinum Jubilee BBQ
Good turnout for our lambing services at Howgill and Cowgill on Sunday
Good turnout for our lambing services at Howgill and Cowgill on Sunday
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 an
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! https://www.westerndales.org.uk/articles/celebrating-175-years-of-st-marks-cautley-with-songs-of-praise-service
The bread of life – Revd Becca Gilbert @westdalesminister broke bread at Howgill this Easter morning with a freshly baked hot cross bun.
The bread of life – Revd Becca Gilbert @westdalesminister broke bread at Howgill this Easter morning with a freshly baked hot cross bun.

Don’t miss…

Sedbergh Harvest Celebrations

Find out about our joint Harvest Supper and Services. Learn more →

Open Meeting, 24 Sep
Emma Richardson will be joining us at our next meeting. Learn more →

 News and Articles

Legacy Sunday
Andy Burgess Andy Burgess

Legacy Sunday

Bishop James visits the Western Dales for Legacy Sunday.

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The Light and Life Course
Andy Burgess Andy Burgess

The Light and Life Course

An informal and relaxed introduction to Christian spirituality in small discussion groups, for those who are new or returning to church.

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Poems and Psalms for Advent
Andy Burgess Andy Burgess

Poems and Psalms for Advent

Join us on Tuesday afternoons or evenings in Advent as we read and discuss Advent poetry and Psalms, share a period of silent reflection, and pray together.

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Remembrance Sunday 2022
Andy Burgess Andy Burgess

Remembrance Sunday 2022

Remembrance Sunday is a day when we honour those who have given their lives in war and armed conflict, as well as those whose lives have been affected by war. See photos from Remembrance Sunday in the Western Dales 2022.

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