This Lent, we’ll be using the Lent materials Come and See provided by Oxford Diocese, exploring the Eucharist and what it has to teach us about Christ and our faith. Whether you’re new to faith, returning after a break, or have been part of church for years, this is a chance to pause, reflect and explore what the Eucharist might have to say to you. If you’d like, you can also sign up to receive free daily Lent emails with short reflections, plus a weekly video from Bishop Steven: https://oxford.anglican.org/come-and-see
There will be three different opportunities to interact with the material:
- Compline begins at St Mary’s on the first Sunday of Lent (February 22nd), with a talk at 8:45pm followed by evening prayer.
- Lent Study Group will be Mondays from 2:30pm-4pm, starting on February 23rd, in St Mary’s Refectory.
- Making Group will run on Friday afternoons, 2.30pm-4pm in St Mary’s Refectory. Contact David Meara for more info.
On Wednesday 18th February there will be said services with ashing at 10am at St John’s and 11am at St Mary’s Kidlington. At 8pm in St Mary’s Kidlington we have a sung service with ashing.
Come and See – Discovering Jesus through the Eucharist
This Lent, we’re inviting you to Come and See – an opportunity to explore the profound meal at the heart of Christian life. Whether you’re new to faith, returning after a break, or have been part of church for years, this is a chance to pause, reflect and explore what the Eucharist might have to say to you. In addition to the group, you can also sign up to receive free daily Lent emails with short reflections, plus a weekly video from Bishop Steven. You do not need to sign up to take part in the group, but if you wish you can sign up here: https://oxford.anglican.org/come-and-see
Making Group
The Making Group will also be meeting on Friday afternoons from 2.30pm to 4pm in St Mary’s Refectory, starting on 20th February. It will be following the Come and See theme.
Compline Services and Talks – St Mary’s Kidlington 8.45-9.15pm
On each Sunday evening during Lent and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, starting at 8.45pm, there will be a short talk followed by the service of Compline (starting at 9pm).
The ancient office of Compline is a service of quietness and reflection at the end of the day.
Below are the details of all our services in all our churches from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. You can also download a simple list here.
These services on Palm Sunday, 29th March, will lead us into Holy Week:
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8am and 10am, Holy Communion
- St John’s Kidlington, 10am, Holy Communion
- St Mary’s Hampton Poyle, 10am, Holy Communion
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8.45pm, Talk followed by Compline at 9pm
Please do join us for any service of preparation during this Holy Week:
Monday 30th March
- St John’s, 7.30pm, BCP Evening Prayer & Litany
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8.45pm, Talk followed by Compline at 9pm
Tuesday 31st March
- St John’s, 7.30pm, Holy Communion using an Iona-style liturgy
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8.45pm, Talk followed by Compline at 9pm
Wednesday 1st April
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 11am, Holy Communion
- St John’s, 7.30pm, Stations of the Cross
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8.45pm, Talk followed by Compline at 9pm
Maundy Thursday 2nd April
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 7pm, Agape service with Washing of Feet and simple Agape meal leading into Vigil until midnight.
- St John’s, 8pm, Holy Communion with Washing of Feet, followed by Stripping of the Altar and Vigil until midnight
Good Friday 3rd April
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 12noon to 3pm, Reflections at the Cross
- St John’s, 2pm, Reflections at the Cross
- St John’s, 4pm, Family Service
Churches Together in Kidlington will be holding their usual Good Friday Walk of Witness, starting from St John’s at 9.45am.
Our Online Pause for Prayer will be held at 10am, Monday and Wednesday (but not Good Friday or Easter Monday).
Please do join us for any of our celebration services on this day, 5th April:
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 5.30am, Dawn Mass
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 10am, Celebration Eucharist
- St Johns, 10am, Lighting of the Fire and Celebration Eucharist
- St Mary’s Hampton Poyle, 10am, Celebration Eucharist