When the circuit meeting was help in February the following good news from the churches was shared.

The end of August saw the closing of the Methodist Chapel in Fellside, Kendal.  This was a bitter sweet occasion with much of the history of the chapel being told by Fred Pennington and Richard Thompson, whose families have been connected to the chapel since it was built.  Revd. Dr. Jonathan Pye, former Superintendent of the Kendal Circuit led the service and the theme was ‘God hasn’t finished with yo

At the beginning of September we formally welcomed Revd. Tiras Dainty-Share and his partner Amy to the circuit.  Tiras is stationed in the Kent Estuary section and will work alongside the churches in Arnside, Levens and Storth.

Tiras receiving his Authorisation to Preside at Holy Communion

From left to right … Rev Dr James Tebbutt, Chair of Cumbria District; Rev Anne Pettifor, Rural Dean;  Rev Tiras Dainty-Share; Rev Barbara Fairburn;  Rev  Andrew Norman, Parish Priest St James, Arnside.

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These are readings and reflections for Holy Week from Churches Together in Kendal and District.

Monday of Holy Week   The reading for today comes from Mark’s Gospel 11:15-19 read at St.Georges Community Church Kendal and the reflection is given by Rev.Tricia Rogers at St. Oswalds

https://youtu.be/LATsQQtmRAI

Tuesday of Holy Week:   The Plot to Arrest Jesus.  Capt.Hillary Borthwick, Salvation Army reads from Mark14:1-2 10-11 and a reflection from Rev.Pam Noonan, Kendal United Reformed Church.

https://youtu.be/dP35pF89ZGM

Wednesday in Holy Week:  The Anointing of Jesus by Mary Magdalene.   Mark 14:3-9 and a reflection from Margaret Woodruff, Holy Trinity and St. George Catholic Church Kendal.

https://youtu.be/6LIu9h5txrY

Thursday in Holy Week:  Readings and reflections for Mandy Thursday which tell how Jesus washed the disciples feet, prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane and was arrested.  Kendal Parish Church, St.Thomas Church in Kendal and the Religious Society of Friends in Kendal all take part.

https://youtu.be/atFYRZQtOC0

Good Friday:  The readings tell how Jesus was tried by Pilate, scourged by the soldiers and was crucified.  The churches in Natland, Old Hutton, Crosscrake, Stricklandgate Methodist Church and Sandylands Methodist Church all take part.

https://youtu.be/OSO7iyNogDk

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