Have you ever wondered why, once a year, Christians are walking around with an Ash Cross on their heads?! It can look a bit odd but actually has some really important symbolism behind it.

It's a time when we remember that although there is much good in all of us, we're not perfect - that none of us are immortal and that we all

make mistakes. It's a chance for us to take time to 'spring clean' ourselves - check our motivations, aspirations, actions and decisions. And we do that in the light of Christ's love and forgiveness.

It can be a really freeing moment.

So if that sounds like what you need, why don't you come and be part of it?

Lent is a six-week season that invites us to slow down, reflect, and create space for what really matters. Some people give something up, others take something on — all with the aim of bettering ourselves and becoming more open to God’s love, forgiveness, and purpose.

This Lent, one gentle way to do that might be to finish the week differently.

Our new, Friday Evening Eucharist is a short, quiet service at the end of the week; a chance to pause, reflect on the week that’s been, and place what’s ahead into God’s hands before the weekend begins. After a busy or demanding week, it's a wonderful way to rest yourself so that you can fully enjoy the weekend.

If you’ve never been to church before, or if it’s been a long time since you last came, please don’t worry. There’s nothing you need to know, say, or do. You’re very welcome to simply come, sit, and be still. Everyone is welcome, exactly as they are.

We’ll be marking the start of Holy Week with a lively Palm Sunday parade — complete with palm branches, songs of praise, and a very special donkey leading the way.

Come and remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as we walk together in faith, joy, and community. Whether you come every week or have never visited before, you are warmly invited to be part of this colourful, family-friendly celebration. 🌿

Join us on Maundy Thursday as we remember Jesus’ last supper with his friends — a night of love, service, and quiet devotion. Through prayer, scripture, and the symbolic Stripping of the Altars, we will journey with Jesus from the shared meal to the silence of Gethsemane. As the church is gently cleared and lights are dimmed, we are invited to watch, wait, and reflect on the depth of Christ’s love. This is a simple, moving service that leads us into the heart of Holy Week. All are welcome.

Children are warmly invited to join us on Good Friday for a relaxed morning of Easter crafts for children, helping them explore the story of Holy Week in a creative, hands-on way. Through simple activities and storytelling, children will have space to wonder, ask questions, and reflect on the meaning of Easter.

We’ll finish by sharing a light lunch together, offering a chance to sit, chat, and enjoy community. Parents and carers are asked to stay throughout. This is a friendly, informal event — perfect for families looking for a gentle way to mark Good Friday together.

Join us on Good Friday for the traditional Three Hours at the Cross, a time of prayer, reflection, and silence as we journey through the final hours of Jesus’ life. This year we are honoured to welcome The Revd Canon Dr Michael Leyden (BA, MA, MSt, PhD), Dean of Emmanuel Theological College, as our speaker.

Drawing on his work in character formation, moral leadership, and human agency and responsibility, Dr Leyden will reflect on the searching question:
“What does success look like on Good Friday?”
In a world shaped by power, achievement, and visibility, this addresses the profound paradox of the cross and invites us to consider success through the lens of sacrifice, faithfulness, and love.

You are welcome to stay for all or part of the three hours.

Join us on Easter Eve for the ancient and beautiful Vigil as we gather around a bonfire and begin the celebration of Easter. From the lighting of the new fire, we move from darkness into light, retelling the story of God’s saving love and welcoming the joy of the resurrection. This is a reflective yet hopeful service, rich in symbolism and meaning, as we stand on the threshold between the cross and the empty tomb.

We’ll end the evening together around the fire with toasting marshmallows on the bonfire, sharing warmth, conversation, and the first joy of Easter. All ages are welcome — a wonderful moment to experience the Easter story with all the senses.

Celebrate Easter Day with us as we rejoice in the good news of the resurrection. Our Easter Day service will be full of hope, joyful worship, and the proclamation that love has triumphed over death. Together we will sing, pray, and celebrate new life — the very heart of the Christian faith.

We’ll end the service with a burst of joy as we release confetti and then head outside for an Easter egg hunt, making this a wonderful, all-age celebration for families, friends, and the whole community. Whether Easter is deeply familiar or completely new to you, you are warmly invited to come and share the joy.