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 … Continue reading "Lent Course “Finding a Voice” session 4"

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 … Continue reading "Lent Course “Finding a Voice” session 5"

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 … Continue reading "All Age Communion with Passion Play"

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"