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
