Usually the Thursday 10 days before Pentecost, we join in a Communion service in the evening at St Mary’s to reflect on Jesus’ ascension into heaven at the completion of his work on earth. Do check the calendar for the exact date after Easter.

Usually on the 3rd Sunday in June we celebrate the life of the first British martyr who is also the Patron Saint of our church in Wood Street village. Please join us for our commemorative Communion service at St Alban’s so keep an eye on the calendar in June for the precise date.

Usually the 2nd Sunday in November, we remember those who gave up their lives in war and conflict. At St Mary’s we have a solemn Communion service with a roll-call of honour at the War Memorials in church for both world wars. At St Alban’s we are usually joined by young people’s uniformed organisations for our Parade Service. Please check the calendar for details of the service at each church.

Held on the Sunday before Advent Sunday, we celebrate Jesus as King of Heaven and King of our lives. Join us for a Communion service at St Mary’s and a more informal worship and praise service at St Alban’s.

Advent is the 4 weeks before Christmas day starting with Advent Sunday which is usually the first Sunday in December or last one in November. Please check the calendar for exact dates.

We prepare for Easter in a solemn period of reflection in the 6 weeks leading up to it. The season starts on Ash Wednesday with a service of Communion with ‘ashing’ in which our foreheads are anointed with the cross of Jesus in ash to remember his suffering for our sakes and for us to resolve to correct all that is wrong in our lives. During Lent our Discovery Groups [hyperlink] may study special material related to Lent.