Young Musician’s Concert
2025-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
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. There will be a retiring collection. There will be a bar selling wine, beer, and soft drinks. Please note only drink purchased from our bar can be consumed in the church.

Festal Evensong
2025-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
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 rich acoustics of St. Mary’s Church.

All Age Communion for Easter Day
2025-04-20 10:45 - 11:45 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Dawn Service
2025-04-20 06:30 - 07:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
An early morning service to celebrate Easter.
Starts outside church at 6:30am, includes fire, incense and communion

Easter Crafts and Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Good Friday - Last Hour
2025-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
A reflective service in St Mary’s to mark the last hour.

Good Friday Walk of Witness
2025-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
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

Maundy Thursday Parish Eucharist
2025-04-17 19:30 - 20:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
Parish Eucharist with foot washing followed by the stripping of the altar and The Watch.

Maundy Thursday Simple Meal
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
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 much appreciated towards the cost of the meal.

Sung Compline
2025-04-16 21:00 - 21:30, 2025-04-15 21:00 - 21:30, 2025-04-14 21:00 - 21:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Holy Communion
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

All Age Communion with Passion Play
2025-04-13 10:45 - 12:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
At the start of our Passion Play we will process in (or around) church, waving our palms and singing; remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Our special ‘Passion Play’ will be a moving re-telling of the story of Jesus’ final hours – huge thanks to Steve & Jo who have been instrumental in bringing everyone together for it again.
Please do consider inviting friends and neighbours along, for what will be a great introduction to the week ahead.

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 5
2025-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom
Followers of Christ are described in the New Testament as a royal priesthood and inheritors of the kingdom people with incredible potential and enormous responsibility. Yet the selves we see in the mirror are flawed and failing, all too often tongue-tied and terrified. The King’s Speech is such a runaway success because it holds that mirror to our world and offers hope of overcoming the difficulties. It shows hope built out of friendship, trust and supportive love, and courage in the face of gathering evil. Lent is traditionally a time for strengthening resolve, bringing believers together in trust and encouragement as they strive to follow their calling. The purpose of this course could be summed up in the words of the King’s speech therapist: To give them faith in their voice and let them know a friend is listening. The course provides five group sessions using the film as a starting point along with personal weekly reading exploring more fully the issues raised, and Bible readings to root it in Christian values.
Lent 2025 without Ash Wed – 1

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 4
2025-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 3
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 2
2025-03-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom

Ashwell's Famous Flea Market
2025-03-15 09:30 - 13:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 1
2025-03-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom

Christmas Day Communion at St Mary's
2024-12-25 10:45 - 11:45 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion, with Christmas carols, suitable for the whole family. Including the choir of St Mary’s, Ashwell

Midnight Mass
2024-12-24 23:30 - 2024-12-25 00:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
A traditional service of Midnight Mass, with singing from the choir of St Mary’s, Ashwell

Crib Service
2024-12-24 15:30 - 16:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
A short, all age friendly Crib Service on Christmas Eve.
Why not come dressed as a shepherd or a sheep?

Lessons & Carols at St Mary's
2024-12-22 18:00 - 19:15 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
A beautiful sung service of Lessons & Carols, featuring the choir of St Mary’s, Ashwell

Christmas Fair
2024-11-30 09:30 - 13:00
Details to follow

Arbury Banks and its Ancient Landscape
2024-10-25 19:30 - 21:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Hymnathon
2024-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

24th Ashwell Book Weekend
2024-10-05 10:00 - 2024-10-06 16:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
24th Ashwell Book Weekend
2024 Poster – inside Ashwell correct
