Throughout the lead up to Easter, St Oswalds offers a variety of opportunities for reflection, worship and prayer.

Here is an overview of our services and events in 2026: 

Ash Wednesday: St Oswald's Church 11 am Wednesday 4 March 2026

Lent Reflections: Rydal Hall 10 am Mondays 9 March, 16 March, 23 March, 30 March 2026

Handel's Messiah with Levens Choir: St Oswald's 3pm Sunday 22 March 2026 (ticketed)

Palm Sunday Procession of Palms: gather at Moss Parrock 10:45 am Sunday 29 March 2026

Holy Week Morning Prayers: Rydal Hall Chapel 9 am Monday 30, Tuesday 31, Wednesday 1, Thursday 2 April 2026

Holy Week Prayers at Nightfall: St Oswald's 7 pm Monday 30, Tuesday 31, Wednesday 2, Thursday 3 April 2026

Maundy Thursday: sung eucharist service with St Oswald Voices 7pm Thursday 2nd April FREE

Good Friday Morning Prayers: Rydal Hall Chapel 9 am Friday 3 April 2026

Good Friday Act of Witness: Moss Parrock 1:30 pm Friday 3 April 2026

Good Friday Final Hour at the Cross: St Oswald's 2 pm Friday 3 April 2026

Easter Sunday Sunrise Vigil followed by breakfast: St Oswald's churchyard 6 am Sunday 5 April 2026

Easter Sunday Celebration: St Mary's Church Rydal  9.30 am Sunday 5 April 2026

Easter Sunday Celebration: St Oswald's 11 am Sunday 5 April 2026