A short service of Holy Communion for Lent, including the imposition of ashes.

for 1 hour
St Barnabas Swanland
Main Street (Corner of St. Barnabas Drive) Swanland North Ferriby, HU14 3QP, United Kingdom

Lent is a time when we prepare for Easter – We can celebrate the new life and resurrection of Easter Day better when we have spent time understanding why Jesus suffered and died for us, which we do during Lent.

The "imposition of ashes" can help with this... as the season of Lent begins we are reminded that God is gracious and merciful to those who call on Him with repentant hearts. It is a simple act; as a sign of our penitence and a symbol of our mortality, the vicar draws a cross in ashes on the forehead of each congregation member, speaking the words:

"Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ"

There is no requirement to take part in this; you can just observe. We then share communion.

Photo by Ahna Ziegler on Unsplash

St Barnabas Swanland

Welcome to St. Barnabas - a Church in the village of Swanland, a few miles west of Hull in East Yorkshire, where everyone is welcome. 

Our 10.00 am Sunday services are friendly and relaxed. As part of the local community in Swanland, we love to share happy events such as weddings and christenings, and we are here to help during some of life's difficult times.   Or perhaps you need some quiet space or someone to talk to or to pray with.   If so, please contact us, or turn up, I am usually in the church building on Sunday at 10.00 am and from Monday to Thursday from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.

Our church building is usually open as a quiet space for private prayer every day from 10am to 4pm.   We are happy to pray with you, and you can write a prayer and leave it on our prayer-tree, and we will pray these in our Sunday services.

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Our church is made up of ordinary people.   We're not perfect, but we are continuing to learn more about God’s love and the difference He can make in our lives.

We would love to welcome you here.

Revd. Kevin Barnard (Vicar)

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St. Barnabas Church
Main Street
Swanland
North Ferriby

HU14 3QP
Church Office Administrator (Mon-Thurs, 10am-noon)
(01482) 632941
Revd Kevin Barnard, Vicar (Day Off Friday)
(01482) 590973

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A short service of Holy Communion for Lent, including the imposition of ashes.

for 1 hour
St Barnabas Swanland
Main Street (Corner of St. Barnabas Drive) Swanland North Ferriby, HU14 3QP, United Kingdom

Lent is a time when we prepare for Easter – We can celebrate the new life and resurrection of Easter Day better when we have spent time understanding why Jesus suffered and died for us, which we do during Lent.

The "imposition of ashes" can help with this... as the season of Lent begins we are reminded that God is gracious and merciful to those who call on Him with repentant hearts. It is a simple act; as a sign of our penitence and a symbol of our mortality, the vicar draws a cross in ashes on the forehead of each congregation member, speaking the words:

"Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ"

There is no requirement to take part in this; you can just observe. We then share communion.

Photo by Ahna Ziegler on Unsplash

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Swanland is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm.

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St Barnabas Swanland Charity No. 1130240