Here are the special services and activitites Sunday 22nd December, up to the First Sunday after Christmas.
Sunday 22nd December
A reminder that we have a confirmation as part of the Sunday service in Shap this week, to which all are welcome.
Carols by Candlelight at St Lawrence, Crosby Ravensworth, 3pm. An informal service of carols round the piano.
Nine Lessons and Carols at St Lawrence, Morland, 5pm. The traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols with carols for choir and congregation.
Monday 23rd December
Service of Lessons & Carols, St Cuthbert's, Cliburn, 7pm, including the lighting of the memory tree.
CHRISTMAS EVE - Tuesday 24th December
Traditional service of Lessons & Carols at Ninekirks, 2pm. Ancient carols in the special candlelit surroundings of St Ninian's.
Crib services for all the family in Askham (5pm), Morland (5pm) and Shap (5.30pm).
Carols and Communion for Christmas Night at St Patrick's, Bampton, 7.30pm.
'Midnight Mass' of Christmas Night at Clifton (9.30pm), Bolton (11pm) and Great Strickland (11pm).
CHRISTMAS DAY - Wednesday 25th December
Services of Holy Communion on Christmas Morning at Askham, 10am (Stephen), Crosby Ravensworth, 10.30am (Bishop James), Morland, 10.30am (Jon and Ruth) and Shap, 10am (Sheila).
FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS - 29th December
There will be a service for the whole benefice, led by Stephen, at Great Strickland, 11am. Plenty of parking on the street going west from the church towards the A6. Come and celebrate Christmas with all the churches of the benefice.