Events Coming Up
All events listed are open to everyone; young and less-young, visitors, friends, non-church-goers, regulars! You will be very welcome.
General Church Meeting - Sunday 10th May 1.30-3pm
Come and find out what we've been doing over the past year and our plans for the coming year. All welcome.
150th Anniversary Open Day - Saturday 16th May 10am-2pm
Exhibition of photos and artefacts from the past, plus displays of present and future. Drop in for a look around. Refreshments will be served including bacon butties and jelly and ice-cream. Any donations will be for the Farming Community Network.
150th Anniversary Celebration Service - Sunday 17th May 4pm
The service will be led by Rev. Richard Teal, former President of the Methodist Conference, with music by Phoenix Praise All Age Worship Band. The service will be followed by tea (donations for the Farming Community Network), and another opportunity to view the exhibition. Everyone very welcome.
Everyone is welcome to all services and events. If you would like any further details, or to let us know you will be attending, please contact us. For future events, check back here or Follow us on Facebook.
Recent Events
Christian Aid Big Breakfast
Around 40 people enjoyed a breakfast feast and helped raise nearly £350 for Christian Aid. In addition, much of the food on offer was local or Fairtrade, making it even more worthwhile. If you weren't there, you missed bacon, sausages, eggs, beans, cereal, toast, yoghurt, pancakes, fruit, muffins, croissants, juice, tea, coffee...
Easter Sunday Service
Our solemn Lent Cross was transformed with flowers during the Easter service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. This was then put up outside the church for the following week for everyone to see.
Mothering Sunday Children's Crafts and Afternoon Tea
Families enjoyed a creative range of free craft activities and afternoon tea refreshments were provided. Everyone had a lovely time.
Blessing the Crib
The town's Christmas Crib was blessed at a short ecumenical service jointly led by Rev. Gary Evans (Anglican Team Vicar) and Rev. Nick Baker outside The Meeting Place. It included carols, and was followed by refreshments and the launch of Experience Christmas at the Parish Church.
Winter Wonderland Crafts
Free craft activities were provided for children while the Christmas Wonderland took place on Main St. Everyone appreciated the respite from the pouring rain and the refreshments.
Christmas Coffee Morning
Thank you to everyone who supported this event. With the various stalls, refreshments and raffle we raised just over £1400 which will go towards our running costs over the next year.
Harvest Supper and Ceilidh
We celebrated harvest with an event supported by Food Cumberland. We served jacket potatoes with vegetable fillings followed by fruit crumbles, focussing on local, organic, healthy and low-carbon ingredients. This was followed by a ceilidh, and we raised £360 for Growing Well.
Crab Fayre and Harvest
At our stall on Egremont Main Street, children made fruit and vegetable people while adults stopped for a chat. Our all-age harvest festival service the next day was led by Deacon Samm Morris and we collected non-perishable food for the Foodbank. Sunflowers were donated by Stephney Farm.
Calderfest
We took part in Calderwood House's summer fundraiser at Egremont Castle, running a stall with free craft activities for children.
John's Farewell
John Wilson moved on from Egremont in August. We celebrated his time with us during a service led by our minister Rev. Nick Baker. This was followed by a leaving party, and tea was provided.
Tree Planting
Our Eco Group planted 420 native trees beside an area of ancient woodland, to create a new wildlife friendly hedge.
Quiz night with Pie and Pea Supper
This was a sell-out event and much enjoyed by all, with wonderful food, friendly competition and we raised over £350 for Cumbria Agricultural Chaplaincy.
Carol Service and lunch
We enjoyed a family-friendly carol service and were pleased to welcome several visitors. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a full Christmas dinner cooked by members of the church.
Hot Cross Bun Making
Residents of Calderwood House joined us to make Hot Cross Buns for Easter.
Burns Night
Around 50 people enjoyed haggis, tatties and neeps, complete with ceremonial piping and address. The meal was followed by Scottish dancing accompanied by pipes and fiddle, and a demonstration of the Highland Fling. Much fun was had.
Christingle and Nativity
We made Christingle oranges and then took part in an Impromptu Nativity.
Christmas Concert
The West Lakes Wind Band gave a free Christmas concert with a variety of excellent music. £225 was raised for The Food Bank.
Songs and Sweets II
Following our very successful event in February, a second evening of songs and music was performed by church members and friends, followed by a huge selection of homemade desserts. Funds were raised to support Every Life Matters.
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