Welcome to
Crosthwaite
Church
Keswick
Services this month
Crosthwaite Church
1 December Holy Communion 10:30am
8 December Morning Worship 10:30am
14 December - Christingle 4pm
15 December - Crosthwaite Carols 4pm
18 December - Carols & Hot Chocolate 6pm
20-23 December - Lighting the Way 3:30-5:30pm
21 December - Children's Christmas Crafts 3:30-5:30pm
22 December - Morning Worship 10:30am
24 December - Carols, Magic & Christmas Jumpers 6pm
24 December - Holy Communion 11pm
25 December - Holy Communion 10:30am
29 December - Morning Worship 10:30am
Weekly Sunday Devotional on YouTube
Crosthwaite Church is usually open each day 10am-4pm for private prayer or to explore the building - but will be closed 9 December - 4 January unless open for one of the above events.
Underskiddaw Church Room
1 December Holy Communion 6pm
8 December - No Service
15 December Holy Communion 9am
17 December - Underskiddaw Carols in the Village Hall 7pm
22 December Evening Prayer 6pm
25 December Holy Communion 9am
29 December - No Service
Underskiddaw Church Room is usually open Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm for private prayer or to buy, borrow or exchange books.
More about us
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What's coming up
Baby and Toddler Group
10 & 17 December: Crosthwaite Parish Room
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Friday Morning Prayer Group
6 & 13 December: Sunday School Room at 9:30am
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Women's Prayer Breakfast
7 December: Sunday School Room at 8:30am​​
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Who is Jesus?
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Safeguarding
The Parochial Church Council of St Kentigern, Keswick is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It has adopted and approved the House of Bishops policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. A full text can be found here.
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To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to Crosthwaite Church Keswick please contact either the
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Parish Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Linda Tee on 017687 72285 or lindadtee@gmail.com
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Vicar, Rev Andy Murphie, on 017687 72509, vicar@crosthwaitechurchkeswick.co.uk
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is Joanna van Lachterop and she can be contacted at safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk or at 07458 016884. Joanna's working days are Monday to Friday.
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Out of hours support
If Joanna is unavailable and you are concerned that an adult is being abused, or at risk, you should report it by contacting Adult Social Care, Cumberland Council or, out of normal office hours, the Emergency Duty Team 01228 526690.
If you are concerned about a child or young person, please contact: Cumberland Safeguarding Hub on 0333 240 1727.
If you believe that a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.
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Click here for the The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults Policy
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Helplines
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NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child and need advice or guidance on what to do.
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Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse or need help to report.
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Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
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Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
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Victim Support Cumbria: 0300 303 0157. Emotional and practical advice to help people affected by crime in Cumbria.
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LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
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Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
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Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602