Lent is the forty-day season of preparing and fasting for the great joy of Jesus’ resurrection at Easter. It is a time of self-reflection, simplifying our lifestyle and praying for spiritual enrichment.
Join us for this family-friendly evening full of delicious pancakes and fun games! Cost is £3 for adults, £2 for children, or £10 for families. Please pay at the door. If you can offer any help, please contact Sue on 07591722171 or sue.hudson1@sky.com.
Worship on this day helps us to officially mark the beginning of Lent. Most especially we pray to embrace more deeply God’s mercy, recognising our limitations and sins by receiving a cross of ash on our foreheads.
If you can, bring last year's palm crosses with you to church on 11 February to make the ashes.
A selection of devotional books are available at the back of church for you to borrow and enjoy as you journey with God through this season.
The Chaplaincy at King’s has put together a Lent book with a daily reflection based on Mark’s Gospel and some of the Psalms. These have been written by clergy, members of staff, students and even the occasional bishop! You can view the booklet here.
One of the disciplines of Lent is the giving of alms (donations) to worthy causes. We have a long tradition of using lent boxes at St Barnabas. All donations go to our two sponsored charities, West London Citizens and Women’s English Classes at Southall.
Simply register your box at the back of church, place it in a prominent place in your home and use it to collect small donations over the season. There are lots of opportunities for creativity here:
Further details of Holy Week to follow.