Founded in 642AD by St Oswald

Final resting place of the poet
William Wordsworth

In the heart of the Lake District

St Oswald’s Church warmly welcomes you. SUNDAY WORSHIP at 11.00am.

Situated by the banks of the River Rothay in the centre of Grasmere village, St Oswald’s is a historic place of worship, much loved by local people and over 100,000 visitors each year. Its services are attended by a faithful, local congregation as well as many who come to stay in Grasmere. St Oswald’s has a fine musical reputation and is home to the annual Grasmere Rushbearing.

News and Events

Sunday 17th December 4.00pm Traditional Christmas Carol Service by Candlelight Christmas Eve 11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Christmas Carols at Moss Parrock with the Village Band 11.00pm Midnight Mass of the Nativity Christmas Day 11.00am Family Eucharist – with Christmas Carols

3rd December     Advent Sunday 
  9.30am    Holy Communion at St. Mary`s, Rydal
11.00am    Holy Communion at St. Oswald`s
  4.30pm    Christingle Service at St. Oswald`s
  7.00pm    Taize Prayer at St. Mary`s, Rydal

10th December Second Sunday of Advent 
  9.30am    Holy Communion at St. Mary`s Rydal
11.00am    Holy Communion at St. Oswald`s

17th December Third Sunday of Advent 
  9.30am    Holy Communion at St. Mary`s Rydal
11.00am    Holy Communion at St. Oswald`s
  4.00pm Christmas Carols by Candlelight at St. Oswald`s

24th December Fourth Sunday of Advent
11.00am    Holy Communion at St. Oswald`s

GRASMERE MUSIC: Thank you for supporting the Musical Events at St. Oswald`s. over the past year. The Programme for 2024 will hopefully be published early in the new year.

Enquiries to the Director of Music, Ian Hare Tel: 017684 83886. Email: ian.c.hare@outlook.com

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