Draw Near Lent Course 2026

Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

The Church of England's theme this Lent is 'Draw Near.' In Lent we journey with Jesus on the difficult and thorny road that leads all the way to the Cross on Good Friday and to The Resurrection on Easter Day.

Over 5 weeks the Lent course guides us through reflections, Bible readings, questions for discussion and prayers. At 5.15pm you may want to join us as we eat our own sandwiches etc, have a cuppa along with conversations, this is optional.

The course starts at 6.00pm and will finish no later than 7.30pm, please see below the day and dates for the course, we will meet in the upstairs meeting room.

All are welcome.

St James the Great

Effective from April 2026, the Benefice will enter a period of Interregnum. 
During this time, church leadership and services will be supported by covering clergy and lay members of the church until a new appointment is made.
To arrange Baptisms, The Calling of Banns, Weddings, Funerals and/or general enquiries, please contact:

St James the Great Chapelthorpe - Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or [email protected]

St Peter’s Woolley – David Slater on 07770 937511 (please do not leave a voicemail message) or [email protected]

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Draw Near Lent Course 2026

Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

The Church of England's theme this Lent is 'Draw Near.' In Lent we journey with Jesus on the difficult and thorny road that leads all the way to the Cross on Good Friday and to The Resurrection on Easter Day.

Over 5 weeks the Lent course guides us through reflections, Bible readings, questions for discussion and prayers. At 5.15pm you may want to join us as we eat our own sandwiches etc, have a cuppa along with conversations, this is optional.

The course starts at 6.00pm and will finish no later than 7.30pm, please see below the day and dates for the course, we will meet in the upstairs meeting room.

All are welcome.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of St James the Great Chapelthorpe: is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our church trustees .

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Church Warden Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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