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Advent poster competition: Children around the village worked hard on our Advent poster competition. To see the winning entries click here.
Remembrance Sunday
Click here to find out how we marked Remembrance Sunday in these difficult times.
He's done it!
The Rev John Howard has walked the 268 miles of the Pennine Way, in a little under three weeks - and raised what he hopes will be something over £2,000 for the Methodist-based charity Action for Children.
"I walked the Pennine way in sections when I was in my late twenties but I have always wanted to walk it end to end," said John. "As I looked at what was and was not possible during this autumn, it seemed that this was something that I could do, it would raise money for Action for Children and fulfil an ambition at a time when many other activities were impossible."
Cash is still coming in so the final figure could be even larger. If you want to push John's total higher, you can donate to John's Just Giving page by clicking here.
"I walked the Pennine way in sections when I was in my late twenties but I have always wanted to walk it end to end," said John. "As I looked at what was and was not possible during this autumn, it seemed that this was something that I could do, it would raise money for Action for Children and fulfil an ambition at a time when many other activities were impossible."
Cash is still coming in so the final figure could be even larger. If you want to push John's total higher, you can donate to John's Just Giving page by clicking here.
Some of the things we did during the first lockdown...
The Rev Graham Cutler is our new minister. This is what he says about himself:
"We have crossed the Pennines from glorious Lancashire to a place which is all very new to us, The Land of the Prince Bishops.
With a long background as an electronics engineer in Research & Development, I have spent the last 19 years serving as Presbyter in two circuits in Lancashire.
We are enjoying discovering this beautiful dale, along with my wife, Jude and our faithful dog, Boris.
Jude and I have two adult children, Naomi and Nathanael, in whom we delight.
Our reason for being here is simple: to share in the worship and work which the Lord has given to the churches here, namely to love as Jesus loves, to follow His Word (Matt.5:16-18 RSV) and to make disciples - fully committed followers of Christ. I have a deep appreciation of the traditional but a desire to communicate in the present.
We have experienced such a warmth of welcome here and perhaps, over time, you will get used to my sense of humour (maybe?!)
Blessings, Graham
"We have crossed the Pennines from glorious Lancashire to a place which is all very new to us, The Land of the Prince Bishops.
With a long background as an electronics engineer in Research & Development, I have spent the last 19 years serving as Presbyter in two circuits in Lancashire.
We are enjoying discovering this beautiful dale, along with my wife, Jude and our faithful dog, Boris.
Jude and I have two adult children, Naomi and Nathanael, in whom we delight.
Our reason for being here is simple: to share in the worship and work which the Lord has given to the churches here, namely to love as Jesus loves, to follow His Word (Matt.5:16-18 RSV) and to make disciples - fully committed followers of Christ. I have a deep appreciation of the traditional but a desire to communicate in the present.
We have experienced such a warmth of welcome here and perhaps, over time, you will get used to my sense of humour (maybe?!)
Blessings, Graham
And these pictures, from last year, are a reminder of all that we've been missing... !
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In June, Splat brought all his friends to his final service at The Pathway before moving to Castle Eden Circuit’
So there’s Heather & Spot; Bev & Splat; Jennie & JoJo; Debby & Fluffy; George & Baarbara; Kathy & Tango; Jenny Blackie; (Front) Debbie & Quack; Mary & Bow. |
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In August...
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On Saturday 13th July, 2019, a group of ministers and Local Preachers from Darlington and Barnard Castle and Teesdale Circuits enjoyed an Away Day at The Pathway, Middleton-in-Teesdale.
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After a time of worship and sharing work was done on developing peer review for preachers in the 2 circuits. Following lunch Communion was shared then some intrepid explorers travelled to Bowlees and walked to Gibson's Cave and Summerhill Waterfall (see photo). On the way they wandered around the old quarry and discovered how to identify spotted, scented and butterfly orchids and various other wild flowers thanks to Jenny’s botanical knowledge.
Photos shows: Simon, Ian, Peter and Jennie, Bev, Jenny, Lorne, Alan. Others who attended but are not on photo- Solomon, Philip, Brian, Margaret, Sheila |
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Sunday. 3rd March 2019 Soup & Sweet Lunch to welcome to all, both members old and new and visitors.
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Christmas Day 2018 Set up & ready for 48 guests to enjoy a Christmas lunch together (click picture to enlarge)
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Village Christmas 2018
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Food bank 4th Dec 2018
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Pumpkin Party 2018
following the Patch the Pumpkin Storytime with thanks to and produced by World Vision. Enjoyed this year by 22 children plus adults, there's a message to us all Click on the World Vision clip below to view |
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Saturday 9th June 2018 |
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Christmas Day 2018 (click image to enlarge)
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Village Christmas
2017 
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Local support in preparations for Christmas Lunch, November 2017 (click image to enlarge)
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Pumpkin Party 2017
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Jester Jim & Hazy Daisy "Holy Fools" visit 15-21st May.
Circus training for children and Gala Performance - 20th May 2017
Womens World Day of Prayer Service - 3rd March 2017 (click on image to enlarge)
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Christmas Eve at the Co-op
Middleton Co-op donating food
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Christmas Day at the The Pathway
Helped by local businesses, people from St Mary's Anglican Church and the Methodist Church together provided a festive Christmas Day lunch and afternoon teas.
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Village Christmas
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Christmas Craft Fair & Art Exhibition click on image to enlarge 3rd December 2016
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The celebration of Colin's 80th birthday.
16th October 2016 click on image to enlarge |
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Our first visitors who are from the Penrith area enjoy an afternoon tea as part of their day out "mystery tour". 18th May 2016. click on image to enlarge
Open Garden for 2016 will be on June 4th
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Sunday 10th April 2016 and our opening service.
Please "click here" for the press article reproduced and courtesy of the Northern Echo
Please "click here" for the press article reproduced and courtesy of the Northern Echo