Lent and Easter 2024 

It barely seems like Christmas is over and we're already into Lent and Easter. It is a very early Easter this year, so early that it started in February - on St Valentine's Day. This only happens on average three times in a century! 

Easter is the biggest Christian celebration of the year because we believe what happened that weekend some 2,000 years ago still matters today. For Christians the journey to Easter Day begins on Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), continues with Ash Wednesday, through Lent and Holy Week.  You can find out more about our Lent and Easter events and services below. 
 
Ash Wednesday service
Wednesday 14 February | 8pm | St John's Church, Danson Lane, DA16 2BQ



Begin Lent with a service which matches the sombreness of the season and receive the imposition — or spreading — of ashes on your forehead. 

Lent Lectures
Wednesday 21 February | 7pm - then every Wednesday during Lent.


This Lent Rev Mark will present a series of lectures introducing The Crusades, from historical information to the lasting impact today. Tea, coffee and cakes will be served after each lecture. 

Lent in Welling 
See all the Lent activities taking place in Welling this year. 

Palm Sunday
Sunday 24 March - Services at 9am and 10:30am

Celebrate Jesus' triumphant return to Jerusalem with distribution of palm crosses. 

Holy Week Meditations
Starts Monday 25 March - 7pm



Reflective services each evening of Holy Week leading up to Maundy Thursday.

Agape Meal
Thursday 28 March - 7:30pm - 9:00pm



A special sit down meal for Maundy Thursday. See Holy Communion with fresh eyes during this delicious Passover style meal. Limited spaces. Book your place by emailing info@brchurch.org.uk

An Hour at the Cross
Friday 29 March - 9:30am



A reflective service focusing on the events of Good Friday as told by the Bible. Service is followed by refreshments and Hot Cross Buns. 

Walk of Witness

Friday 29 March -11:15am - 1:00pm
The annual Walk of Witness to Welling. 
11.15am: Assemble at St Mary’s, Wickham Street
12.30/1pm approx. finish at St John’s, Danson Lane where soup will be served outdoors. 

Easter Sunday
Sunday 31 March - Services at 9am and 10:30am

He is Risen! Joyful, celebration services as we are reminded that God’s love is stronger even than death. 

Easter at Rochester Cathedral
There are plenty of services and times for reflection at our Mother Church - Rochester Cathedral. Find out more. 


For more information please email info@brchurch.org.uk