Ash Wednesday Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Ashes made from palm crosses are blessed and are used to make crosses on people's foreheads. The custom dates back to the middle ages.

Ash Wednesday services set the tone for Lent, with sombre readings and hymns and a focus on penitence, saying sorry for and turning away from sin.

"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ."

The season of Lent lasts for forty days (not including Sundays). It is a time when Christians reflect and prepare for the celebrations of Easter. Some people fast, eat frugally or give up treats following the example of Jesus, who fasted for forty days in the wilderness.

People also give to charity, set aside time to study the Bible and meet with other Christians to reflect on Jesus' life and prepare for the events of Holy Week and Easter.

St Mary's Church, Aylesbury

Welcome!

St Mary the Virgin is a friendly, welcoming Anglican Church located in the very centre of Aylesbury Town, committed to growing community and sharing Christ.

We'd love to welcome you to any of our Services, to visit our historic building and feel the presence of God.

If you are new, please make yourself known to our Welcome Team at the door, and we will endeavour to make you feel at home!

Fr. Doug Zimmerman
Rector


Services at St Mary’s

We know that attending any Church Service for the first time can be scary, so we like to do our best to make you feel relaxed and at home. Here's our normal pattern of Sunday Services:

Sunday 8am Said Eucharist (BCP) - A Service that uses the Book of Common Prayer (loved for its older language), but without any hymns to sing. There is a short talk. Books are provided.

Sunday 10am Sung Eucharist - A Service that includes hymns to sing, and a talk. You'll be given a sheet as you arrive, with prayers and text that we all say together during the Service.

First Sunday of the Month - 10am is an All-Age Eucharist - adults and children together for the whole Service. Second and Fourth Sunday of the Month - 10am we have Sunday School for the children.

There's tea and coffee served after the 10am Service. Please stay and let us get to know you better!

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Get in touch

Fr Douglas Zimmerman - Team Rector

St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Square
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire

Parish Administrator
01296 437641 ansaphone available
(Monday to Friday)

HP20 2JJ
Karen Baker Parish Administrator
(01296) 437641
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Ash Wednesday Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Ashes made from palm crosses are blessed and are used to make crosses on people's foreheads. The custom dates back to the middle ages.

Ash Wednesday services set the tone for Lent, with sombre readings and hymns and a focus on penitence, saying sorry for and turning away from sin.

"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ."

The season of Lent lasts for forty days (not including Sundays). It is a time when Christians reflect and prepare for the celebrations of Easter. Some people fast, eat frugally or give up treats following the example of Jesus, who fasted for forty days in the wilderness.

People also give to charity, set aside time to study the Bible and meet with other Christians to reflect on Jesus' life and prepare for the events of Holy Week and Easter.

Safeguarding

"The parish of Aylesbury is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Oxford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

St Mary's Church, Aylesbury Charity No. 1133973