For this year's Lent Reflections, as we reflect on the Mystery of Faith, we consider the Nicene Creed, (the first part from the Council of Nicaea in 325AD, the second from that of Constantinople in 381AD).

There will be 5 sessions on consecutive Wednesdays in Lent, taking place in the Lady Chapel between 10.30am and 11.30am. You are then invited to reflect and pray before joining us for Mass at 12.30pm. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY 12th MARCH - The first presentation, on God as Father, uses Julian of Norwich’s insights to help us contemplate God uniquely revealed in Jesus.

WEDNESDAY 19th MARCH - The second presentation, invites us to discuss Jesus (called ‘light from light’ in the Creed) as the one who moves us to limitless love through his death and resurrection.

WEDNESDAY 26th MARCH - The Holy Spirit, ‘Lord and Giver of life,’ is next considered as the giver of wisdom, who teaches us attentiveness to God.

WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL - Leading on from the revelation of the Holy Trinity, and following the Creed, with the help of the writings of Bishop George Bell, we move to reflect on the Church, the community of believers born at the cross and made manifest at Pentecost.

WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL - The final presentation looks at the life of the world to come as considered by Evelyn Underhill, one of the most inspiring theologians and spiritual writers of the 20th century.

A service of readings, prayer, and contemplation centred on the 14 Stations of the Cross, artistic representations of the episodes leading to Christ's crucifixion. The Stations at St Mary's are large paintings, c.1918-32, by Hove artist Harry Mileham, which used to hang in the church of St Thomas the Apostle, Davigdor Road, Hove.

Come and sing The Crucifixion by John Stainer (1887). Oratorio for SATB choir and organ.

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Evening service on Maundy Thursday. Eucharist with foot-washing, followed by Easter Vigil until 10 pm.

The Liturgy of the Lord's Passion commemorates Jesus' suffering and death. It is the second part of the Triduum, a three-day celebration that also includes Maundy Thursday and Easter.

The service begins in silence, continuing on from the vigil held on Maundy Thursday, and includes the Veneration of the Cross: a traditional part of the liturgy that involves paying homage to the cross as a symbol of salvation and victory. The liturgy concludes with a simple rite of communion.

A beautiful service on Easter Eve that begins in darkness and, with the lighting of the new fire, erupts into light and song as we celebrate the risen Christ and renew our baptismal vows.

The culmination of Passiontide - a beautiful, joyous service that brims with the sense of new life, hope and redemption. Followed by refreshments for all.