Please join us for a simple supper in St Mary’s at 6pm on Maundy Thursday. This year we will be serving a traditional Palestinian red lentil and squash soup accompanied by bread and cheese. You simply need to bring your own crockery, cutlery, glasses and drink. There is no formal charge but donations would be … Continue reading "Maundy Thursday Simple Meal"

Parish Eucharist with foot washing followed by the stripping of the altar and The Watch.  

Good Friday walk round Ashwell, joint with our friends at the URC. Start at St Mary's Church, finish at the URC for Hot Cross Buns

A reflective service in St Mary's to mark the last hour.

Suitable for young children, accompanied by an adult. We start with Easter Crafts at 10am, and move into our Easter Egg hunt at 10:30.  

An early morning service to celebrate Easter. Starts outside church at 6:30am, includes fire, incense and communion

All Age Communion for Easter Day

The Ashwell Music Festival opens with the uplifting and time-honoured tradition of Choral Evensong. Immerse yourself in an evening of sacred music, beautifully performed by St. Mary’s Church Choir under the direction of esteemed conductor Bene’t Coldstream. This contemplative and atmospheric service is a perfect way to begin the festival, blending choral excellence with the … Continue reading "Festal Evensong"

The young musicians and singers from the local schools entertain us with a varied programme of instrumental and choral pieces. Their enthusiasm and budding talent is a pleasure to witness and appreciate. The concert is closely followed by sung compline - an ancient plainsong service that is a peaceful and moving end to the day. … Continue reading "Young Musician’s Concert"

Foot-tapping fun is guaranteed with this afternoon performance of traditional jazz standards, made famous by the likes of Louis Armstrong and King Oliver, and tunes associated with British jazzmen such as Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Come and enjoy this performance of good-time music.