What is Lent?

Lent in the Church of England is a solemn season of 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday. It is a time of reflection, repentance, and spiritual discipline, inspired by Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. Many Christians observe Lent by fasting, giving up certain luxuries, engaging in prayer, and focusing on acts of charity. The season encourages deeper faith, self-examination, and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Lent Courses

During Lent, the following groups will offer themes for exploration:

• Mondays: Nurture Group: Belong and Believe (Celtic spirituality), led by Revd Jacky Bone, meets from 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm in the Winchester Room.
• Wednesdays, 12th & 19th March: Revd Chris Dingwall-Jones leads sessions at 6.15 pm at Holy Trinity Church.
• Wednesdays, 26th March & 2nd April: Calling a Wounded Earth Home (Environmental reflection), led by Revd Dr Hester Jones, Revd Angela, and Mr Duncan Forbes, takes place at 6.15 pm in the Winchester Room at St. Mary’s Church, including a time of silence for the environment. Open to all faiths and none.

All are welcome to join these reflective and thought-provoking sessions