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.

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Advent Course

Handouts from our Advent Course are available here. Learn more →

Christmas Services
Discover our Christmas Services here. 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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