Lent with C S Lewis

Tuesday 24 February 2026, Tuesday 03 March 2026, Tuesday 10 March 2026, Tuesday 17 March 2026, Tuesday 24 March 2026 Tuesday at for 45 mins
Amblecote Holy Trinity
High Street Amblecote Stourbridge, DY8 4DL, United Kingdom

“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.”

Following the appearance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950, the seven books in C S Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted children and adults alike for well over half a century. Lewis was a theologian who wrote mainly for adults but also knew how to make Christian themes central to exciting stories for young children. Many of the themes in books that we read as children go on to shape our adult thinking, and returning as adults to the good books we enjoyed when we were young can open up new layers of meaning and insight into what we believe and how we live out our faith.

On each of the five Tuesdays in Lent we shall be getting together to talk about the spiritual aspects of the Narnia Chronicles. Everyone is welcome. There will be in-person sessions at 3.00pm, with a similar session on Zoom at 7.00pm - if necessary, you can mix and match the time you join in. If you don't already have the Zoom password, please contact the Vicar in advance.

Before the course starts, please re-read (or read for the first time) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Amblecote Holy Trinity

You and your family and friends are most welcome to join us for any of the services and events listed on these pages.  We look forward to getting to know you. 

We are a liberal catholic congregation within the Church of England, here to serve all the people of Amblecote - those who are already Christians, those of other faiths, and those of none.   Our church building was originally erected for the local glassmaking community.   Nowadays a number of our members come from other church backgrounds and/or other parts of the town, but we are drawn together by our love of the Lord Jesus and a desire to do things well, to the glory of God.    Our worship style is recognisably "high church," enhanced by colour, movement, candlelight, music and often incense, with an emphasis on the Sacraments.   As the hymnwriter says:

    "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,
    bow down before him, his glory proclaim;
    with gold of obedience and incense of lowliness,
    kneel and adore him - the Lord is his name."

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Lent with C S Lewis

Tuesday 24 February 2026, Tuesday 03 March 2026, Tuesday 10 March 2026, Tuesday 17 March 2026, Tuesday 24 March 2026 Tuesday at for 45 mins
Amblecote Holy Trinity
High Street Amblecote Stourbridge, DY8 4DL, United Kingdom

“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.”

Following the appearance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950, the seven books in C S Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted children and adults alike for well over half a century. Lewis was a theologian who wrote mainly for adults but also knew how to make Christian themes central to exciting stories for young children. Many of the themes in books that we read as children go on to shape our adult thinking, and returning as adults to the good books we enjoyed when we were young can open up new layers of meaning and insight into what we believe and how we live out our faith.

On each of the five Tuesdays in Lent we shall be getting together to talk about the spiritual aspects of the Narnia Chronicles. Everyone is welcome. There will be in-person sessions at 3.00pm, with a similar session on Zoom at 7.00pm - if necessary, you can mix and match the time you join in. If you don't already have the Zoom password, please contact the Vicar in advance.

Before the course starts, please re-read (or read for the first time) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Amblecote is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Worcester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO, together with other relevant phone numbers - click the 'Read more' button below for more information.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our PSO (Elizabeth Walker – 01384 831469) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Hilary Higton – 07495 060869).

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and the local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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