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.

About the Western Dales Mission Community

God's tent came to the Western Dales at the beginning of June.

Platinum Jubilee games at Cowgill.

Good work on the BBQ!

Platinum Jubilee BBQ

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 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.

Don’t miss…

Advent Course

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

Christmas Services
Discover our Christmas Services here. Learn more →

News and Articles

Andy Burgess 11/09/2023 Andy Burgess 11/09/2023

Harvest Supper in Dent

Details on our Harvest Supper in Dent in 2023.

Andy Burgess 08/07/2023 Andy Burgess 08/07/2023

Admission of Churchwardens 2023

Our churchwardens for 2023.

Andy Burgess 31/01/2023 Andy Burgess 31/01/2023

Community Corner

A new initiative in Dent Methodist Church.

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.