Ash Wednesday

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James Westhead
Address
Vicarage Lane Westhead, L40 6HG, United Kingdom

In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent. Officially named "Day of Ashes," Ash Wednesday always falls 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). Lent is a time when Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, giving up of sinful habits, and spiritual discipline.

St James Westhead

We worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.   The service is usually available on Zoom for anyone who wishes to worship remotely.  Please check our Facebook page or email [email protected] for the Zoom access codes.  Children of all ages are welcome at all of our services and Jaffa, Jesus And Friends is Fun for All, is specifically for children each week.  Contact us for more information.

Our Tuesday evening Prayer in the Evening and LIFE discussion groups run on Zoom, ESOL classes for Ukrainian guests take place at church on Thursdays, church is open for Coffee & Chat every Saturday morning and community gardening group also takes place on Saturday mornings.  Details for all of these can be found on A Church Near You or on our Facebook page.  

St James' is a friendly, welcoming church.  As individuals we purposefully seek to grow in our spiritual life.  Together, we strive to be a key part of our local community by sharing Jesus' love through word and action and we work closely with Westhead St James Church of England Primary School which is in the village.

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For anything concerning the church building or graveyard please contact one of our Churchwardens: Jayne or Barbara on 01695 580725 or email [email protected]

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St James Westhead
Vicarage Lane
Westhead

L40 6HG

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Ash Wednesday

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James Westhead
Address
Vicarage Lane Westhead, L40 6HG, United Kingdom

In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent. Officially named "Day of Ashes," Ash Wednesday always falls 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). Lent is a time when Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, giving up of sinful habits, and spiritual discipline.