These are Lent & Easter events this year.

Lent Lunches

Occurring
Wednesday 25 February 2026, Wednesday 04 March 2026, Wednesday 11 March 2026, Wednesday 18 March 2026, Wednesday 25 March 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Swithun
Address
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom

We gather to share a simple lunch of soup, bread and fruit on Wednesdays during Lent in the Lysons Hall in Hempsted

An opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbours in a warm environment. Admission is free, with donations invited in support of church funds.

Palm Sunday - Liturgy of the Palms and Eucharist

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary de Lode
Address
St Mary de Lode, Archdeacon Street Gloucester, GL1 2QX, United Kingdom

We join with our Friends at Gloucester Cathedral to celebrate Palm Sunday. The service will commence at St Mary de Lode and we will process to the Cathedral for the Liturgy of the Palms.
If you would prefer not to join the procession please feel free to go straight to the Cathedral.

Holy Week lectures and Compline

Occurring
Every day at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Gloucester Cathedral Nave
Address
College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX, United Kingdom

This year, Gloucester Cathedral's Guest Preacher for Holy Week is the Venerable Dr Rachel Mann.
She will lead a series of Holy Week lectures: In the Midst of Love: With Jesus through Holy Week.

This will be followed by sung choral compline by candlelight - sung by the St Cecilia Singers. All are welcome to attend this reflective service.