Our Lent Prayer for 2026

May God the Father, who does not despise the broken spirit,
give to you a contrite heart,
May Christ who bore our sins in his body on the tree,
heal you by his wounds,
May the Holy Spirit, who leads us into all truth,
speak to you words of pardon and peace. Amen.

Lent Course

Our Lent course starts w/c Monday 23rd February, and is based on material from the United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG), an Anglican mission agency. The theme is ‘We Believe’, a celebration of the Nicene Creed, a statement of belief that has united Christians worldwide for centuries.

For more information, please see our Lent Course page, or express your interest on this sign-up form.

Lent Lunches

When: every Tuesday from 24th February to 31st March
Where: St Paul’s Room, at the back of the church
What time: 12pm to 2pm
There will be soup and a roll, together with a talk, followed by a short reflection over coffee and biscuits. A suggested donation of £3 in support of Christian Aid is most welcome.

Services during Lent

You are warmly invited to join us at Holy Trinity Church, Westbury-on-Trym, for the following services.

Ash Wednesday – 18th February
We begin Lent together with a choice of two services – a said service at 10.00am and a sung Eucharist at 7.30pm. These will include the Imposition of Ashes as an outward sign of penitence and fasting.

Stations of the Cross
This is a wonderful way into a reflective and meditative discipline throughout Lent.
Services are held every Monday at 7.30pm from 23rd February until 23rd March.

Confession
This is an important discipline in Lent to prepare for Easter. There will be time available for anyone to speak to the clergy in Holy Week before Easter in church. Please let the Parish Office know if you wish to speak to a member of the clergy.

First Sunday of Lent – 22nd February
8am Said Eucharist
10am Sung Eucharist, with the first of our Lent sermons, given by the Revd Jeremy Andrew, Diocesan Adviser for Ministerial Development.
6.30pm Evensong, and the start of our series of evening Lent sermons. This year, our sermons are based on the Temptations of Christ. Father André Hart delivers tonight’s sermon, ‘Stones into Bread’.

Second Sunday of Lent – 1st March
8am Said Eucharist
10am Sung Eucharist, with the second of our Lent sermons, given by the Revd Cheryl Hawkins, Vicar of St Andrew’s Church, Burnham-on-Sea. Sunday Club will also be running during this service. There will be an opportunity for healing ministry straight after the service.
12.15pm Said Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong, and the second of our series of sermons on the Temptations of Christ. The Revd Canon Bruce Saunders delivers tonight’s sermon, ‘Putting God to the Test’.

Third Sunday of Lent – 8th March
8am Said Eucharist
10am Sung Eucharist, with the third of our Lent sermons, given by the Revd Dr Helen Paynter, Tutor in Biblical Studies at Bristol Baptist College. Sunday Club will also be running during this service.
4pm Teatime Church, where there will be craft activities, a story with reflection, prayers and fun worship songs. Supper will be provided for all the children at the end of the service. 
6.30pm Evensong, with the third of our series of sermons on the Temptations of Christ. The Revd Prebendary Angela Berners-Wilson delivers tonight’s sermon, ‘What Do You Worship?’

Fourth Sunday of Lent, Mothering Sunday and Special All-Age Worship Service with Westbury-on-Trym C of E Academy – 15th March
8am Said Eucharist
10am Sung Eucharist, with the fourth of our Lent sermons, given by our vicar, Father André Hart. Sunday Club will also be running during this service.
6.30pm Evensong, with the fourth of our series of sermons on the Temptations of Christ. Lay Minister Dianne Yeandel delivers tonight’s sermon, ‘In Gethsemane’.

Fifth Sunday of Lent – 22nd March
8am Said Eucharist
10am Sung Eucharist, with the fifth of our Lent sermons, given by the Revd Dr Ginny Royston, Associate Priest at Cotham Parish Church with St Paul’s. Sunday Club will also be running during this service.
6.30pm Evensong, with the fifth of our series of sermons on the Temptations of Christ. Lay Minister Lyn Horscroft delivers tonight’s sermon, ‘On the Cross’.