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27 Nov 2011

Cumbria becomes first ecumenical county in England

Church leaders from the Methodist, United Reformed and Anglican Churches in Cumbria will today sign an historic ecumenical Declaration of Intent
9 Jun 2010

Cumbria services remember victims of the recent shootings

A series of memorial services is taking place across Cumbria today to remember the victims of the horrific series of shootings in the area on 2 June 2010.
6 Jun 2010

West Cumbria declines to license sensationalism

The horror that was visited on West Cumbria on 2 June 2010 has been met with considerable dignity and emotional continence by the people of those shocked communities.
4 Jun 2010

Faith leaders, counsellors and PM respond to Cumbria gun killings

PM David Cameron will visit the Cumbria area later today, as police continue to investigate the killings and local people try to make sense of the outbreak of murderous violence.
3 Jun 2010

Churches in Cumbria pledge long term support following shootings

Church leaders in Cumbria have come together to pledge their long term support for all affected by the shootings that took place in West Cumbria on Wednesday 2 June.
25 Feb 2010

Don't forget victims of Cockermouth floods, say Methodists

Three months after parts of Cumbria were devastated by floods, the Methodist Church has insisted that its inhabitants must not be forgotten. They also announced that a Methodist appeal has raised £74,432 to help those affected.