Lent 2026

Lent begins with our Ash Wednesday Communion Service on 18 February at 7.30pm in the auditorium.

This lovely service includes the opportunity to be signed with the cross in ash, as we began this season of reflection. The service is also being livestreamed on our youtube channel

The Church of England’s theme for Lent 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent.

This year’s resources have the theme of a rhythm of life– habits and patterns which help us grow as disciples of Jesus day by day. This is similar to the Rule of Life practices which we have been focusing on as a church over the past few years.

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. 

There is a booklet containing the reflections, which can be purchased online (Church House Publishing, Amazon, and other retailers).

There is also a booklet for families and children. Produced in partnership with 40acts, this 40-day challenge is designed to help families and children to join in the Draw Near journey. As well as an act of generosity, each day also offers a simple Bible verse, reflection and prayer ideal for families, children, school and church groups to do together. Download a wallchart to help you keep track of the challenges you’ve completed.

And the Everyday Faith app will have reflections every Monday to Saturday throughout Lent, based on the booklet.

The focus on habits and practices for discipleship in the reflections complements the focus on stories of discipleship from across the Anglican Communion – the focus for the 2026 Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent Book (published by SPCK), Dancing to the Heartbeat of God, which is also available from online bookstores.