Tuesday 4 March
5.30 pm – 7.30 pmPancake Party
Join us on Shrove Tuesday for a pancake party! There will be pizza and pancakes, with toppings (syrup, chocolate sauce, squirty cream, sugar & lemon) provided – though you are also welcome to bring your own.
Games for the children, quizzes, hot and cold drinks, and loads of fun guaranteed. All free. Come and get ready for Lent in the traditional way!
Wednesday 12 March
7.00 pm – 8.15 pmLent Talks 2025: "We believe in the Holy Spirit", led by Bishop Arun
2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a meeting of Christian bishops, convened by the Emperor Constantine, which took place in the town of Nicaea (now Iznik in Turkey) between May and July 385 CE. Its aim was to obtain consensus about core Christian beliefs, and one of its products was a first version of the Nicene Creed, which we say almost every week in this church and which is said in Christian churches throughout the world. Our series of Lent talks this year will focus on aspects of the Creed, offering an opportunity to think more deeply about the words that we repeat each week, which encapsulate what it means to be a Christian.
All the talks will take place in the church at 7.00 pm and will be followed by a service of Compline, which will end at about 8.15 pm.
This evening's talk is led by Bishop Arun, with Compline led by Claire Honess.
Wednesday 19 March
7.00 pm – 8.15 pmLent Talks 2025: "For us and for our salvation", led by Andrew Nunn
2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a meeting of Christian bishops, convened by the Emperor Constantine, which took place in the town of Nicaea (now Iznik in Turkey) between May and July 385 CE. Its aim was to obtain consensus about core Christian beliefs, and one of its products was a first version of the Nicene Creed, which we say almost every week in this church and which is said in Christian churches throughout the world. Our series of Lent talks this year will focus on aspects of the Creed, offering an opportunity to think more deeply about the words that we repeat each week, which encapsulate what it means to be a Christian.
All the talks will take place in the church at 7.00 pm and will be followed by a service of Compline, which will end at about 8.15 pm.
This evening's talk is led by Andrew Nunn, with Compline led by Lynne Pickersgill.
Saturday 22 March
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm'The Beauty of the Night' - An evening of beautiful choral music sung by the Masterworks Chorale
Music from the 16th century to the present day, including music related to stars, the beauty of the night and the wonders of the world as well as a section of music marking the anniversary of one of England's finest composers, Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625).
Tickets: £10 on the door
Wednesday 26 March
7.00 pm – 8.15 pmLent Talks 2025: "Begotten not made", led by Dean Simon Cowling
2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a meeting of Christian bishops, convened by the Emperor Constantine, which took place in the town of Nicaea (now Iznik in Turkey) between May and July 385 CE. Its aim was to obtain consensus about core Christian beliefs, and one of its products was a first version of the Nicene Creed, which we say almost every week in this church and which is said in Christian churches throughout the world. Our series of Lent talks this year will focus on aspects of the Creed, offering an opportunity to think more deeply about the words that we repeat each week, which encapsulate what it means to be a Christian.
All the talks will take place in the church at 7.00 pm and will be followed by a service of Compline, which will end at about 8.15 pm.
This evening's talk is led by Dean Simon Cowling, with Compline led by James Black.
Wednesday 2 April
7.00 pm – 8.15 pmLent Talks 2025: "He will come again in glory", led by Janet Williams
2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a meeting of Christian bishops, convened by the Emperor Constantine, which took place in the town of Nicaea (now Iznik in Turkey) between May and July 385 CE. Its aim was to obtain consensus about core Christian beliefs, and one of its products was a first version of the Nicene Creed, which we say almost every week in this church and which is said in Christian churches throughout the world. Our series of Lent talks this year will focus on aspects of the Creed, offering an opportunity to think more deeply about the words that we repeat each week, which encapsulate what it means to be a Christian.
All the talks will take place in the church at 7.00 pm and will be followed by a service of Compline, which will end at about 8.15 pm.
This evening's talk is led by Janet Williams, with Compline led by Chris Peat.
Wednesday 9 April
7.00 pm – 8.15 pmLent Talks 2025: "We believe in one church", led by Claire Honess
2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a meeting of Christian bishops, convened by the Emperor Constantine, which took place in the town of Nicaea (now Iznik in Turkey) between May and July 385 CE. Its aim was to obtain consensus about core Christian beliefs, and one of its products was a first version of the Nicene Creed, which we say almost every week in this church and which is said in Christian churches throughout the world. Our series of Lent talks this year will focus on aspects of the Creed, offering an opportunity to think more deeply about the words that we repeat each week, which encapsulate what it means to be a Christian.
All the talks will take place in the church at 7.00 pm and will be followed by a service of Compline, which will end at about 8.15 pm.
This evening's talk and Compline are led by Claire Honess.
Monday 14 April
7.30 pm – 8.00 pmStations of the Cross
A quiet, meditative service to start Holy Week.
Join us as we journey with Jesus to his place of execution, meditating on the traditional 'Stations of the Cross' as we go.
You are welcome to either walk around the church to each station, or stay sat and listen to the reflections - whatever is most comfortable for you.
Tuesday 15 April
Wednesday 16 April
7.30 pm – 8.30 pmTenebrae
Tenebrae is an ancient Easter Service, often held on the Wednesday of Holy Week, involving a series of meditative readings interspersed with music.
We begin the service with a series of lit candles; as the service progresses, these are gradually extinguished until we end in darkness.
All are welcome
Thursday 17 April
7.30 pm – 10.00 pmMaundy Thursday Eucharist followed by the Watch
A full sung Eucharist to commemorate the Last Supper.
During the service, a group of people will have their feet washed, in imitation of Jesus doing this to his own disciples.
At the end, we move to the side chapel where a watch will be kept until 10pm.
Saturday 3 May
2.15 pm – 3.00 pm'Open Church' Concert - Heather Woodhead (Voice, Guitar)
'OPEN CHURCH' CONCERT SERIES 2025
A series of Saturday music concerts:-
May 3rd at 2.15pm
July 5th at 2.15pm
August 2nd at 2.15pm
September 6th at 2.15pm
Free admission.
Retiring collection.
The Church will remain open after each concert until 4.00 pm for visitors to look around this historic church.