It is with great sadness that the Diocese announces the death of the Rev Canon David Fowler, who ministered in Cumbria for more than 35 years.
In 2017 David retired as Rector of Kirkoswald, Renwick with Croglin, Great Salkeld and Lazonby, having served the parishes since 1984. He was ordained in 1978 and previously served as curate in Houghton, later being appointed Priest in Charge at Grayrigg and then Hutton before moving to Kirkoswald. David also served as Rural Dean for seven years and was made an Honorary Canon at Carlisle Cathedral in 1999. He had retired to Bishop Aukland.
Paying tribute, the Rev Canon David Sargent, Rural Dean of the Penrith Deanery, said: "David, Anne and their family were held in very high regard in the parishes in which they served. In his time as Rural Dean David was a huge support to many clergy and was a man of great faith and deep humanity. He was a kind and generous parish priest and a wonderful colleague to work alongside. His death has come as a huge shock to us and we will continue to hold all of his family in our prayers.”
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 25 May at 2pm in Carlisle Cathedral.
New Safeguarding Training
Hundreds of new safeguarding training places are being offered up on diocesan courses to be run over the coming months.
The training will be led by Joanna van Lachterop, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, and includes:
The courses are being offered both in-person and online. The full details of the courses available and who they are aimed at have just been published on the diocesan website.
It's less than a week before people join in this years's Thy Kingdom Come global wave of prayer from May 26 to June 5 (Ascension to Pentecost).
In this film our Bishop's Chaplain, the Rev Canon Cameron Butland, encouarges us all to get involved and points us again to resources and ideas by which we can all pray for five people.
Meanwhile free copies of the TKC “The Life” / Gospels of Luke are still on offer. These are currently stored at Church House in Penrith and are available for collection.
We'd also love to know what you have planned for this year's Thy Kingdom Come.
• Click here to email us details of your TKC plans.
Eco Church Workshops
We’re hosting four workshops across Cumbria on A Rocha’s Eco Church scheme.
Open to all churches, the workshops will cover what the scheme involves, before time working together on ideas you can then take back to your church to start (or continue!) on your Eco Church journey.
For more information and to book your spot, see below:
People are encouraged to participate in an annual prayer day which celebrates the links between the Dioceses of Carlisle and Northern Argentina.
The annual prayer day was introduced five years ago and will be held on Wednesday 25 May. It builds on work that has been ongoing for more than 20 years to build stronger ties between the two dioceses. Since 1995 there have been a number of visits to and from Northern Argentina.
As part of the link, today (Friday 20 May) Bishop James joined Bishop Nick Drayson and ministry colleagues from Northern Argentina for a special time of prayer on Zoom. This will be shared on the Diocesan YouTube channel. Please do subscribe to this.
Open Garden Fundraiser
An open garden and cream tea event in the grounds of Bishop's House is set to raise money for the Friends of Keswick St John.
The event takes place on Thursday 26 May from 2pm to 4pm and includes tours of the garden and church azalea walk. Tickets are £10 and available from Michael Webb (017687 71180) or on the gate.
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It is with great sadness that the Diocese announces the death of the Rev Canon David Fowler, who ministered in Cumbria for more than 35 years.
Hundreds of new safeguarding training places are being offered up on diocesan courses to be run over the coming months.
We’re hosting four workshops across Cumbria on A Rocha’s Eco Church scheme.
People are encouraged to participate in an annual prayer day which celebrates the links between the Dioceses of Carlisle and Northern Argentina.
An open garden and cream tea event in the grounds of Bishop's House is set to raise money for the Friends of Keswick St John.
