We have re-opened for worship on Sundays for the 10am Service.
The previous Covid secure arrangements have been relaxed slightly. Sides persons will still be on duty however, and the wearing of face coverings is requested. Alternate pews will now be used and Holy Communion will be received at the front of church. There will be some congregational singing. Services will all be recorded at 10am every Sunday and they will be available here later that day. Click on this link FOR THIS WEEKS SUNDAY SERVICE (1st Aug. 21). And click on this link for the ORDER OF SERVICE. They can also be followed live on the St. Mark's Church Facebook page.
There will be a Communion Service at 10am on Sunday and the Church is now open every day and all day for private worship.
For the links to pre-recorded events – please ask Angela via email. ang.whitt.68@googlemail.com
The Annual Parish Church Meeting was held on the 18th April 2021. Here is the Annual Report for 2020. Here is the Financial Review and Statement for 2020.
Click on this link for the CURRENT PARISH NEWS, which includes descriptions of all that is happening in the parish.
If you would like to donate to the work of St. Mark's Church, you can do so by texting mark followed by the number of pounds you wish to donate to 70085. For example mark5 will donate £5.
Our Safeguarding Policy, Who’s Who at St Mark’s Church and the Church of England document ‘Promoting a Safer Church’, can be found on the noticeboard at the back of church and via the links above. We are committed to ensuring that St Mark’s Church is a safe place for everyone and take safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously. We adhere to safeguarding rules laid down by the Church of England and the Diocese of Carlisle. Any safeguarding concerns can be addressed to any of the following;- Rev. Canon Angela Whittaker (Priest in Charge) on 015395 60355.- Roy Watkinson, (Churchwarden and Safeguarding link on the PCC) on 015395 61373.
Prayers and Offers of Help. Help leaflet. Prayers for help and comfort. Prayers for when we can't attend services. Worship at Home.
Priest-in-Charge  Rev. Angela Whittaker | Curate  Rev. Craig Bentley | Assistant Priest  Rev. Marion Mashiter |
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Angela Whittaker
The Vicarage, Natland LA9 7QQ. 015395 60355
Curate: Rev. Craig Bentley, 64 Valley Drive, Kendal LA9 7AG. 07384 404127
Assistant Priest: Rev. Marion Mashiter
5 Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal LA9 7NN. 01539 731957
Church Wardens:
Roy Watkinson 015395 61373
David Walker 01539 732524
PCC Secretary: Elspeth Jayne. 015395 60942
Treasurer: Hilda Walker 01539 732524
Stewardship Secretary: Barbara Nelson. 015395 60120
PUSH Youth Group: Angela Whittaker. 015395 60355
Mothers Union Families Group: Barbara Nelson.
015395 60120
Temporary Organist: Clive Walkley. 01539 723482
St Mark's Parish News is published ten times a year. Items for inclusion in the magazine can be submitted by clicking on st-marks-natland-magazine@googlegroups.com
St Mark’s Church History
Click on The Fallen of Natland for records of the soldiers who are remembered on our War Memorial, compiled by John Chandler.
Click on The Church on Natland Green for Laura Oldham's account of the history of the four church buildings we have had in Natland.
Click on this link to see old editions of the Parish News.