Serving the churches of Kendal and District
Most of the churches in Kendal and the surrounding district are members of Churches Together in Kendal and District ; which belongs to Churches Together in Cumbria, and that belongs to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and so on to The World Council of Churches.
There are four national ecumenical organisations, in addition to national denominational organisation.
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Community - In need of help?
There are local organisations connected with the local Christain community that can help you. Find out more by clicking on any of the following - homeless - foodbank - drop-in-centre - mental-health - carers for those experiencing mental distress .
The latest CTiC newsletter is now up under newsletters.
Minutes, albeit edited, of the executive meeting are made public here. The reports for 2011-2012 are available on the Annual General Meeting page. This will give you a good idea of what we have done in those 12 months.
Discover how the churches in this beautiful part of England are working together in a truly ecumenical way. We, as part of Churches Together in Cumbria are part of the county of Cumbria which is the first ecumenical county.
Details of our forthcoming events and joint services are in the What's On section; CTiC events are listed on their website.
Moving on in 2013
CTiKD Walking Together 2013
The poster with full details can be seen by following this link walks. They are sponsored in aid of Christian Aid.
Kendal Cares - A Forum about local action groups
Took place on April 29th with an audience of 50. The speakers were:-
Mental Awareness - Lorraine Gibbard
The Gate - John Fleetwood
Step by step - Mark Kelly
Credit Union - Tim Baynes
Winter Shelter - Penny Severn
Sandylands Cornerstone - Jonny Gios
Good Friday - Easter Sunday
The Good Friday Walk of Witness around Kendal and traditional sunrise service at Kendal Castle took place in sunny weather - although it was cold!
The Gate
Have you been to The Gate yet. The food is excellent.
Foodbank
King's food bank is an exciting initative to provide food for those without any; many local churches collecting tins andare other food - but please not too many baked beans!