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…

Advent Course

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

Christmas Services
Discover our Christmas Services here. Learn more →

 News and Articles

Deep roots and tall branches
Andy Burgess Andy Burgess

Deep roots and tall branches

One of the things I’ve noticed since moving to the Western Dales are the wonderful trees that border the fields and paths.

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