St Alban’s, St Hugh’s and The Church on Oakwood are putting on ‘Born For This’, a Lentern reflection delivered through Music, Poetry and Drama. This is a powerful presentation of the Stations of the Cross open to all ages. We … Continue reading →
As is our tradition the Good Friday Walk of Witness began at St. Philip’s Anglican Church on Taddington Road……….. Following Prayers of Thanksgiving and the hymn ‘When I survey the wondrous cross’ we continued our witness down to St. Alban’s … Continue reading →
Swieconka the Blessing of Easter Food took place today. The blessing of meat, eggs and bread at the end of Lent is a Catholic tradition particularly popular amongst Polish people, although this morning we saw not just Polish people but … Continue reading →
We marked the beginning of Lent with the traditional ashing of the forehead and the exhortation to “Turn away from sin, and believe the Gospel.” This was followed by an uplifting celebration of Mass, with Fr Paul reminding us that … Continue reading →
On Tuesday evening at St Hugh’s Church, Borrowash we were blessed to have with us Fr Mervyn Tower, who led our joint parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land last year. Fr Mervyn gave us a real insight into the Jewish … Continue reading →
Tuesday 18th March 7.30pm St Alban’s Parish Centre, Finding God in the Word Thursday 20th March 12.00pm All Saints’ Church Ockbrook, Ecumenical Prayer Meetings in Borrowash & Ockbrook. 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, The Church on Oakwood, Journeying Through Lent Friday … Continue reading →
Lent is our special season of preparation and renewal — preparing our hearts to grow closer to the Lord and remembering what our faith means to us. It really is an important six weeks to use well and wisely. Every … Continue reading →
A special online weekly reflection for Lent and the Easter period entitled: ‘We saw his Glory’ has been prepared by our priest. It is for anyone who is interested in taking just a few minutes each week out of their … Continue reading →
Thanks to the efforts of Fr. Paul Newman from St. Alban’s, Rev. Peter Bates from Oakwood and Mayfield Road Methodist Church and Rev. Romita Shrisunder from St. Philip’s and St. Mark’s this Lenten season saw another step on our ecumenical … Continue reading →
Every Friday during Lent there will be Stations of the Cross at 7pm. We will alternate between St Alban’s and St Hugh’s. Stations of the Cross this Friday (22nd February) will be at St Hugh’s, Borrowash.
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