Lent Actvities 2026
‘CHURCHES TOGETHER’ LENT 2026
LENT LUNCHES
Please come to our weekly simple soup lunches followed by guest speakers. Donations from the lunches go to the charity concerned. All lunches start at 12.30 and to be held at the Church Centre, Winscombe EXCEPT the last lunch which will be held at Cheddar Catholic Church. All very welcome.
Further information from Hilary Hagen 01934 842511
LENT REFLECTIONS
A Service of Lent Reflection will be held each week during Lent.
These services will be planned and led by the individual churches on a day and time of their choosing.
Further details will follow.
Week beginning 9th March – St James/All Saints/St Johns
Week beginning 16th March – Lynch Chapel
Week beginning 23rd March – Sidcot Friends.
Week beginning 30th March – Cheddar Catholics -Stations of the Cross.
Holy Week Events and Services
PALM SUNDAY: SUNDAY 29th MARCH
MAUNDY THURSDAY: THURSDAY 2nd APRIL
GOOD FRIDAY WALKS OF WITNESS: FRIDAY 3rd MARCH
Winscombe: Please join us for an ecumenical Walk of Witness on Good Friday starting at the Lynch Chapel at 10.30 am and culminating in a short service at the Church Centre.
Churchill: There is a Good Friday Service at St John’s starting at 2.30 pm. Following the service there will be a Walk of Witness to the Methodist Church in Front Street, Churchill.
EASTER SUNDAY: SUNDAY 31st MARCH
Services of Holy Communion will take place at each of our churches as follows: St James the Great, Winscombe 9.30am. All Saints, Sandford 11.00am. St John’s, Churchill 11.00am
Church of England Lent Study for 2026
Draw Near: Life-Giving Habits for Lent
The Church of England’s theme for Lent 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent.
This year’s resources have at their heart the theme of a ‘rhythm of life’ – habits and patterns which help us grow as disciples of Christ day by day, especially as we prepare to celebrate the great mystery of God’s saving love at Easter.
During Lent, reflections are centred around a summary of the Christian Way from Common Worship, which identifies six activities essential to our calling as disciples.
Each week a different contributor explores a different aspect of Christian discipleship – worshipping together, praying, exploring the Bible, sharing communion, offering service and sharing the good news with others.
A parallel 40-day challenge for families and children will also be available – exploring the life-giving habit of generosity in partnership with 40 acts.