A new Methodist district covering Cumbria has been created.
The North West England District was created on September 1 to include the county, aimed at distributing responsibilities more efficiently to allow more people to focus on community work.
The launch event happened on August 31 at Victoria Hall in Bolton.
Revd Dr James Tebbutt, district chair of the North West England District, said: "After many consultations and much hard work over the last three years, it is wonderful to have reached this point.
"We are committed to collaborative and inclusive working, and I look forward to working both with those whom I already know and with many others in the North West Region whom I also look forward to getting to know in the months and years ahead."
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