First mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1198. Rebuilt in 1807-9 with the chancel a later addition. The tower was rebuilt in 1996. A unique feature of the Church is the exceptional needlework displayed on twenty 14ft kneelers. For those who want some more detail and history, there is a brochure in the church.
St Cuthbert’s church is a part of the Grasmoor Mission Community (GMC) of churches in, and to the north, south and west of, Cockermouth. Bookings for baptisms, weddings and funerals at St James’ are handled centrally by the GMC’s administrator, Sue, and the churches also employ a Community Chaplain, Lois, whose role is to help the churches serve their communities. For more information about the GMC and contact details for Sue and Lois, click here.
Details of services can be found on the last page of the current Link magazine.
Clergy
Revd. Canon Jane Charman – Grasmoor Mission Community Leader (01900 828028)
Revd. Barbara Robinson – Curate (01900 85234)
Parochial Church Council
Church Wardens:
Mr Pete Ward (077390414232)
Mrs Rosemary Riley (01900 85072)
Mrs Ann Roberts (01900 85333) Deputy Churchwarden
Other PCC Members:
Mrs Carole Baird (01900 85343)
Mr Robert Baird (01900 85343)
Mr David Brindle (01900 85677)
Mrs Rachel Edmunds (01900 85119)
Mr Mark Elliott (Secretary) (01900 85171)
Mr David Gardiner (Treasurer) (01900 85035)
Mr Charles Lambrick (01900 85710)
Madge Leeming (01900 821964)
Mr Keith McNeil (01900 85383)
Mr Roger Peck (0190085236
Safeguarding. The Church of England’s general guidelines can be found here. St Cuthbert’s safeguarding policy can be found here.
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