Lent & Easter

What’s On

  • Ash Wednesday

    5th March 7.30pm

    A service at St Mary’s to mark the first day of Lent, including readings and the imposition of ashes.

  • Compline

    (a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day)

    Every Thursday during Lent at 7:30 pm, with Battle, Catsfield & Crowhurst churches.

    Thursday 13th March 7.30pm

    St Mary’s Battle

    Thursday, 20th March 7.30pm

    St Laurence‘s Church, Catsfield

    Thursday 27th March 7.30pm

    St Mary’s Battle

    Thursday 3rd April 7.30pm

    St George’s Church, Crowhurst

  • The Way of the Cross

    6th April 6pm

    Readings and music describing the Passion and journey of Christ to the cross by St Mary’s Battle choir.

  • Maundy Thursday

    17th April 7.30pm

    A service of Holy Communion at St Mary’s to commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus.

  • Good Friday

    18th April

    Church of the Ascension 12 noon

    Good Friday devotion with hymns led by Revd Christopher Channer

    St Mary’s Battle

    2 hours at the Cross

    12.30 - 1.30pm

    Walking the way of the cross

    Led by Reader Alison Hassell

    1.30 - 2pm Silent half hour for reflection

    2 - 3pm Hour at the Cross led by the Dean

  • Easter Day

    20th April

    St Mary’s Battle

    10am Family Communion led by the Dean

    6pm Choral Evensong led by the Dean

    Church of the Ascension

    10am Holy Communion with Easter music led by Revd Paul Messenger