For the details of upcoming services, check out the list on our home page.

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​Notices

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We are desperately short of wardens / sidespeople

Could you spare some time on a Sunday to help make the services run smoothly? Full training will be given. Speak to Roger Porthouse or any of the warden's team for more information. 

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BIBLE COMES TO LIFE - THANKS

Cath and Geoff would like to thank everyone who prayed, volunteered, hosted, welcomed or helped in any way to make the exhibition a success. We thank God for this wonderful gift He gave us all and pray that He will water the many seeds planted. To encourage you, here’s some of the feedback we received - “Fascinating”, “wonderful”, “amazing”, “memorable”, “mind blowing”.

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​Meal Train

Do you enjoy cooking? Would you like to serve & bless our church family & the local community?

We need gifted cookers to be part of our church meal train. You only cook when you have capacity, but the larger the team of volunteers the easier it is to meet needs. If you would like more info please speak to Diane McSharry or the office. 

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Men's Curry Night Thursday 29th October

Come and join us for the STK Men's Curry Night at STK on Thursday 29th October - Booking essential 

We will be serving up the usual feast of spicy and less spicy stuff as we meet together to continue our exploration of what it means to live up to St Paul's calling for us to 'act like men'. This could be a great event to bring along a friend! 

Doors open at 18:30 with food being served from 19:00. We should be done by 21:30 but come for as long or as little as you want. Guide price of £10 per person to cover costs but as usual,  just pay what you can afford.

Look out for the email invitation in your inbox shortly, or to book your place, please contact Roger Porthouse roger.w.porthouse@gmail.com

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Alpha started on Wed 21st Oct, 7.30pm!

Alpha is a place to explore faith in Jesus and starts every week with tea/coffee and cake, followed by a video presentation and then open discussion. It’s a place where any question can be asked and folks love the conversation. You can contribute as much or as little as you like.  

The course is free and will take place every Wednesday until 2nd December. There’s a special Alpha weekend Sat 5th/Sun 6th December, and then the course resumes in the new year finishing Wed 27th January.

For more details check Alpha.org 

To book a place click here or contact the church office. We’d love to see you!
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John 17 - Kendal Prayer 

Join with Christians from across Kendal to pray for manna house and give thanks for the Global week of prayer.  Future dates and locations for your diary are: 26/10/26 at Parr St Church, 23/11/26 at Salvation Army. 

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A Date for your diary: MUSIC FOR MANNA HOUSE
Bill Holliday and Friends will be performing Blues, Rock and Roll and Classic songs in a concert for Manna House on Thursday November 12th from 7.30 p.m. at Ruskins Bar Stricklandgate. Free entry with collection for Manna House during the event.

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Mark's Gospel preformed by Matt Britton

As we close our series on Mark; come together and watch a video of the whole of Mark's Gospel being read by Matt Britton. Thursday 26th November, 7pm. Hot drinks and nibbles provided! Sign up through this link: https://stk.churchsuite.com/events/51hlsgup ​

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Advent Fair, Saturday 28th November 10am-3pm

Could you help set up Friday 27th, the more people the less time it takes! Could you spare some time on the Saturday to help with serving and blessing those who walk through our door? Could you bake a cake or 2? We need you! Watch out for Barbara on the door on a Sunday or email her: barb@computers-and-things.co.uk

It is an amazing day, come along to buy from local crafts & gifts, warm up with refreshments, and keep kids occupied with activities. 

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Churches together in Kendal

​Carol Singing at the Bird Cage on Saturday 12th December at 1pm -2pm, singers needed! Please let the office know if you can join them as they need a committed list of singers to go ahead with this event!

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Christmas day lunch

Christine Burgess is once again organizing a Christmas lunch here at STK on Christmas Day.

• Would you like to join us for lunch here at STK on Christmas Day?

• Would you like to be on the team that prepares the meal and sets tables etc.?

• Would you like to make a contribution to the cost of the meal?

• Would you like to help clear up at the end?

Please see Christine Burgess if the answer to any of these questions is, “Yes!”.

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​Parenting Course for parents of 11 to 18 years.

Starting 6/1/27 at 7.30 in church for 8 weeks. See Chris Mullen or the office.

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Caring for God's creation

Any Eco action big or small will make a difference.  Do you compost? With the Green Bin charges now in place if you don’t it’s worth it. Compost through the winter and your soil will benefit next summer.

Check out the RHS site for some great advice. 

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/features/composting-through-the-winter

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Foodbank update Still needed:- tins of beans, ham, corned beef, tuna or fruit, packs of noodles, rice or pasta sauce.Items may be left in the box in the Narthex or at collection points in Supermarkets.​

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How to Give: At the back of the Narthex is a card machine and an offering box for cash gifts. We would encourage you to gift aid any regular giving if you are a tax payer - please contact the office for a form. Your generosity is building the Kingdom!

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Questions for personal reflection and life groups, from Tim Waddington:

Mark 14 1-10 - Living a Beautiful Life

“She has done a beautiful thing to me.”

Mary poured out, 'wasted', something of immense value to honour the Person of infinite value. What kinds of things that we do in our lives today do you think Jesus might say 'you have done a beautiful thing to/for me'? 

1 Corinthians 16 v 13,14 – Shining in the Darkness

In troubling times there is a great temptation to turn inwards and 'look after number one'. How can we apply these verses to our lives, keeping watchful of what both the enemy and God are doing, remaining strong and courageous together and keeping our hearts looking outwards in passionate prayer and beautiful acts of sacrificial love?

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Office Hours are Tuesday 10am-1pm, Wed & Thurs 10am-2pm​​​

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Prayer & Pastoral Support

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STK Pastoral Team - If you feel you need some support (or know others who do) please contact anyone on the team. All conversations and contacts will be confidential and held within the Pastoral Team. Details on how the team works and who to contact are here or by contact the church office at admin@stkmail.org.uk, or by contacting Pete Jorysz (Pastoral Coordinator) on 01539 730683.

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STK Prayer Ministry Team - Individual, confidential appointments available for a deeper time of listening and prayer ministry. Speak to Lorraine Gibbard for more details. For general prayer requests contact the church office at admin@stkmail.org.uk or phone 01539 730683. For more confidential prayer please contact Julie Barker at prayerconfidential@stkmail.org.uk.