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Mothering Sunday is observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent, the 40-day period of reflection and preparation leading up to Easter. The tradition began i in the United Kingdom during theMiddle Ages and has since spread to several other countries.  In earlier centuries, people were encouraged to return to their “mother church” on the fourth Sunday of Lent.

 

The mother church was the main church or cathedral in the area where a

person had been baptized or grew up. This journey back to one’s home church became known as “going a-mothering.” During this time, many young people worked as servants or apprentices far from home, so Mothering Sunday gave them a rare day off to visit their families. Because families were reunited on this day, the celebration gradually became associated with honouring mothers and maternal figures. Children would often bring small

gifts, flowers, or cakes to their mothers. One traditional treat connected with the day is the Simnel cake, a fruit cake topped with marzipan.

 

Mothering Sunday occurs in the middle of Lent, which was historically a time of fasting. On this particular Sunday, the strict fasting rules were often relaxed, allowing families to share a special meal together. This helped reinforce the joyful and celebratory nature of the day.  Today, Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries is

similar to Mother’s Day, with people expressing gratitude to their mothers through cards, gifts, and time spent together. However, its origins remain deeply connected to Christian traditions and the idea of returning to one’s spiritual home church during Lent. Today in our service, a special blessing will be offered for mothers and all the mother figures in our lives.

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Easter services. 

Maundy Thursday, 2nd April 7.00pm

Good Friday, 3rd April 9.00am

Easter Sunday 5th April 9.00am

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Usual weekly services and activities:

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Sunday:        Holy Communion 8.00 am

                       Holy Communion 10am

Monday:       Bible Study 10.00 am 

Tuesday:       Holy Communion 8.30 am

                        Community Garden 9.30 am

                        Christian meditation 9;30-10am alternate Tuesday from

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Wednesday: Bible Study 10.00 am

                        Fortnightly Foodbank   10.00 am

Thursday:      Holy Communion 10.00 am

Friday:            Community Garden 9.30 am

                        

 

1st Tuesday of the month Community Garden BBQ 11.30 am

1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Bari Service 11.30 am

2nd Thursday of the month Men's Group 7.30 pm

1st Friday of the month "Come as You Are" - Women's Fellowship 10-12 ​

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