Lent is an opportunity for us as a Christian Community to reflect, pray, fast, give alms and generally to reassess our faith in Jesus Christ as we prepare to enter the mysteries of Holy Week and joys of Easter. This year, we have a wonderful line-up of guest preachers, a daily Lent prayer book in collaboration with our paired church, The Church of the Holy Trinity in New York, and the opportunity to take part in the Diocese’s Lent offering within our own church. We hope you will join us for one or both as we reflect on how we can make a meaningful impact on our environment.

​Guest Preachers during Lent

Sunday 9th March
   
 
​​Sunday 16th March

   


Sunday 23rd March

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Sunday 30th March



Sunday 6th April
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Guest speaker: Alison Moulden,
Westminster Churches Net Zero Officer
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Guest preacher: Revd Dr Mark Siddal
priest in charge of St James Quedgeley, Diocese of Gloucester, Siddall, member of the Society of Ordained Scientists and Climate Scientist'
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Guest preacher: Revd Dr Sharon Moughtin,
Vicar of St Mary's Eco Church, Lambeth
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Mothering Sunday
Guest speaker: Ellie James,
​Mother & Parishioner at St Stephen's

Slow Art (at 7pm after Evensong)
Guest speaker: Marc Woodhead 
A Slow Look at Simone Martini's Orsini Polyptych
19:00 GMT Sunday 6th April

On the occasion of the exhibition “Siena - The Rise of Painting 1300-1350”, which is a collaboration between the National Gallery, London, and The Metropolitan Museum New York, we take a close look at Simone Martini's Orsini Polyptych. As we join together with our friends across the pond for this meeting, the exhibition reunites these small magical panels from various collections in; Antwerp (KMSKA), Berlin (Gemaldegalerie) and Paris (Louvre). Looking ahead to the beginning of Holy Week we will focus in on the stories of Christ’s Passion, marvel at and reflect together about our thoughts, feelings and responses to Simone Martini’s paintings.
Climate Justice & Discipleship

This year, our diocesan Lent offering will focus on the outward movement of Serving Our World.  We’ll explore how following Jesus calls us to respond to the climate/ecological emergency with justice, mercy, and humility.  This will be held on Tuesdays during Lent and we will be screening them in church followed by a discussion group.  

When: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm
Where: Online and in church
Dates and Themes:
  • 11th March – Humility, hosted by Bishop Sarah
  • 18th March – Solidarity, hosted by Bishop Anderson
  • 25th March – Example, hosted by Bishop Emma
  • 1st April – Accountability, hosted by Bishop Joanne
  • 8th April – Hope, hosted by Bishop Lusa

Please do Register your place online and join us in church 
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Lent Devotional 

Now in its sixth edition, our Lent devotional brings together voices from St Stephen’s in London and Holy Trinity in New York, reflecting our shared faith and deep connections. In a world of uncertainty, this devotional offers a space for prayer, reflection, and renewal—reminding us that God is always making things new.

Download your copy by clicking here or the poster below and take time each day to pause, pray, and journey through Lent with our communities.

Printed copies available through the Parish Office or at church at a suggested minimum £2 donation towards our printing costs.

Lent Organ Meditation Recitals 2025: On Friday evenings in Lent 2025 (7th March - 11th April) at 6:30pm, immediately following 6pm Evening Prayer, there will be a series of 30min Lent organ meditation recitals, played by St Stephen's musicians and a series of guests. All are welcome; admission is free, with an invited retiring collection.