Easter at Melbourne Parish Church

LENT COURSE

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
Ticknall Parish Church
Address
Ticknall Parish Church, Church Lane Ticknall Derhyshire, DE73 7JU

The Lent Groups this year start on Wednesday 25th February at 11.00am in the kitchen area of Ticknall Church.

25th February: Raising expectations
4th March: Meeting Jesus in Mark
11th March: Meeting Jesus in Matthew
18th March: Meeting Jesus in Luke
25th March: Meeting Jesus in John
We hope that members of all four churches in the benefice will feel
welcome as we see what we can learn from the Gospel writers’ different
slants on the person of Jesus.

Thursday morning Eucharist

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 30 mins
Venue
Melbourne Parish Church
Address
Church Square Melbourne Derby, DE73 8JH, United Kingdom

We celebrate Holy Communion in a quiet, reflective service in the Lady Chapel every Thursday morning.

Said Holy Communion every Sunday

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 40 mins
Venue
Melbourne Parish Church
Address
Church Square Melbourne Derby, DE73 8JH, United Kingdom

A said and reflective Holy Communion Service which is a good way to start the day. Visitors always welcome.

Parish Communion Service every Sunday

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Melbourne Parish Church
Address
Church Square Melbourne Derby, DE73 8JH, United Kingdom

This is the main Sunday Service with Holy Communion and singing led by the church choir. There is a creche area and Junior Church for primary age children. Please ask one of the sides people or clergy for more details when you arrive at the church.

The bells will also be rung for 25 minutes before the service, and visiting ringers are most welcome.

There are toilet and nappy changing facilities in St. Michael's House, which can be accessed to the right of the white garage doors diagonally opposite the south door of the church.

Choral Evensong

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Melbourne Parish Church
Address
Church Square Melbourne Derby, DE73 8JH, United Kingdom

This is a quiet and reflective service, led by the choir, to end the day.
Sometimes followed by refreshments.

For up to date information go to https://melbourneparishchurch.org.uk/church-diary

Lent lunches

Occurring
Every Monday at for 2 hours
Venue
Melbourne Parish Church
Address
Church Square Melbourne Derby, DE73 8JH, United Kingdom

Come and join us for our Lent Lunches in Church House, the building opposite the church to the right of the entrance to Melbourne Pool.
Enjoy hot homemade soup with fresh bread, butter, followed by cake or cheese and a hot drink, all for £7.00 per person.
All proceeds to the Kolkata Cathedral Nutrition Relief Service.

Alpha Course

Occurring
Every Monday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Melbourne Parish Church
Address
Church Square Melbourne Derby, DE73 8JH, United Kingdom

Meet new people and explore the Christian faith together

Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. No judgement, no pressure. Each session unpacks a big question of life, faith, and purpose, and is designed to spark conversation.

Come along, see what you think. who is new to faith, just exploring or interested in going deeper in their faith is welcome to attend

Contact Revd. Rosemary for more information ([email protected])

Hot drinks and nice puddings or cake will be provided!

Messy Church

Occurring
Saturday 21 March 2026, Saturday 18 April 2026, Saturday 13 June 2026, Saturday 17 October 2026, Saturday 05 December 2026 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Melbourne Parish Church
Address
Church Square Melbourne Derby, DE73 8JH, United Kingdom

Play, fun, creativity, celebration, food and hospitality in a very relaxed and easy going environment.
Newcomers are always warmly welcomed.
For more details, contact Rachel Coupe on 01332 416152 / [email protected]

Easter at Melbourne Parish Church

Occurring
for 7 days, 11 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Melbourne Parish Church
Address
Church Square Melbourne Derby, DE73 8JH, United Kingdom

Palm Sunday 29th March
8am Holy Communion
10:30am All Age Communion

Maundy Thursday 2nd April
7:30pm Commemoration of The Last Supper

Good Friday 3rd April
2-3pm Last Hour Devotions

Holy Saturday 4th April
7:30pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 5th April
8am Holy Communion
10:30am Eucharist
6:30pm Festive Choral Evensong