Cumbria Area
The North Western Synod of the United Reformed Church
Calendar and Events
Training, workshops, prayer days, retreats, social events, and more …
Area Pastoral Committee
Has oversight of all 14 local churches in Cumbria, and supports them in their maintenance and ministry
Missional Partnership
The churches of Cumbria form a single Missional Partnership, working ecumenically across the county
Cumbria Area Officers – We’re here to help YOU!
For practical information and pastoral support, contact the Convenor of our Area Pastoral Committee, Martyn Coe.
For financial assistance, contact our Area Finance Officer, Nick Andrews.
Rev’d Martyn Coe is Convenor of the Cumbria Area Pastoral Committee, which provides oversight and support for the 14 churches of Cumbria.
Martyn also serves as convenor of the Synod Ministries Committee.
Pam Dent is the Secretary of the Cumbria Area of the United Reformed Church.
Rev’d Alistair Smeaton is Ecumenical Officer ..
Nick Andrews is Finance Officer
Our Ecumenical Vision
God for All builds on the prayers, planning and work across churches in Cumbria over the past five years, emphasising mission at the heart of what we do. Strategies for future ministry, outreach and buildings have been developed and drawn together in God for All. This ecumenical vision seeks to help everyone in Cumbria discover more of God and God’s purpose for their lives.

The United Reformed Church
14 Churches
The Cumbria Missional Partnership of The United Reformed Church

The Church of England
356 Churches
The Diocese of Carlisle of the Church of England

The Methodist Church
148 Churches
The Cumbria Methodist District

The Salvation Army
6 Churches
The Salvation Army Corps. of Carlisle, Whitehaven, Penrith, and Kendal