The Season of Lent
at St Edmund's Church Northwood Hills
ASH WEDNESDAY
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday which falls upon the 18th of February this year.
Services will be held at St Edmund's on Ash Wednesday at 10am (Said Eucharist) and at 8pm (Sung Eucharist). During these services the Imposition of Ashes will be offered. Receiving the mark of ashes on our foreheads reminds us of our mortality and is a symbol of penitence.
LENT COURSE
This year we will be using the Diocese of London's Lent Course "Treasures of Darkness". We will think about what it means to follow Jesus when life is hard, uncertain, or full of questions. We will learn from stories and ideas about living with suffering and difficulty. The sessions will help us see how God is with us even in dark and hidden places (Isaiah 45:3). Each session will include a recorded talk with a guest speaker, followed by time for us to pray and reflect as a group. The recordings will have captions (subtitles), British Sign Language interpretation and easy-to-read materials.
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The course is open to everyone (no need to sign up) and will be held in the Small Hall on:
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Thursday 26th February 7.45pm
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Thursday 5th March 7.45pm
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Thursday 12th March 7.45pm
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Thursday 19th March 7.45pm
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Thursday 26th March 7.45pm
FRIDAY 11am EUCHARIST DURING LENT
The Friday 11am Eucharists during Lent will include devotions. The services will be followed by a simple soup and roll lunch in the Susan Old Lounge. All are very welcome.
LENT GIVING 2025
This year our Lent Giving will be split 50-50 between St Giles' Trust and the David Nott Foundation. St Giles' Trust works in this country to help people in trouble find employment, housing and support and works to reduce knife crime. The David Nott Foundation trains doctors in countries impacted by conflict or catastrophe, including Ukraine and Syria, to provide trauma support.​
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You can donate by:
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Inserting cash or a cheque into a purple Lent Giving envelope available at the back of Church before or after the 10am Eucharist on Sundays and placing it into the offertory dishes at the back of the Church
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Sending a cheque made payable to PCC of St Edmund The King to:
St Edmund's Church Lent Appeal
2 Pinner Road
Northwood
HA6 1QS
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Bank Transfer (BACS)
If you are considering donating via BACS please complete the form below and we will e-mail you the bank details:
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