Christ Church considers safeguarding to be a major aspect of its responsibilities within its Christian care for the wellbeing of its parishioners and local community.
It has adopted and adheres to the Church of England statement `Promoting a Safer Church` as set out below.
Lent 2026
Ash Wednesday 18th February - 28th March
Key Dates
Sundays in Lent - On 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd March 8am Low Mass 10am Morning Prayer & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 10:30am Sung Parish Mass 19th March Solemnity of St Joseph - 10:30am Low Mass and 7pm Sung Mass 25th March - Annunciation of the Lord 10:30am Low Mass & 7pm Sung Mass 28th March - Community Easter Play 2pm in Christ Church Everyone is very welcome to join us for all Masses and Events.
Holy Week & Easter 2026
Palm Sunday 29th March - Easter Day 5th April
Key Dates
29th March Palm Sunday 8am Low Mass 10am Morning Prayer & Adoration 10:30am Sung Parish Mass with procession 30th March - Holy Monday 10:30am Low Mass & 7pm Mass (Latin) 9pm Sung Compline 31st March - Holy Tuesday 10:30am Low Mass & 7pm Mass (Latin) 9pm Sung Compline 1st April -Holy Wednesday 10:30am Low Mass & 7pm Low Mass (Latin) 9pm Sung Compline 2nd April - Maundy Thursday 7:30pm Sung Mass of the Lord's Supper - followed by Solemn Watch until Midnight 3rd April - Good Friday Ecumenical Walk of Witness Stations of the Cross 3pm Liturgy of the Day 6pm Hayden's Seven Last Words of Christ 4th April Holy Saturday 8pm Easter Vigil 5th April - Easter Sunday/Easter Day 8am Low Mass 10am Morning Prayer & Adoration 10:30am Sung Parish Mass & Easter Party
Cosy Crypt
Weekly on a Thursday
Cosy Crypt is a Warm Space where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together sharing conversation, and each others company, with free tea , coffee & biscuits. We work in partnership with Citizens Advice 1066 with one of their advisers usually available 12pm-2pm for those who wish to seek advice on things like benefits, housing and other matters. We can provide some items of other food such as soup and long-life items if needed. We welcome you to come in from the cold outside and join us.
Lent Course
Saturdays in Lent
11am - 12noon
Lent Course 2026 The Year of Matthew. 21st February - Introductions 28th February - Calling (7th March - no course - Parish Table Sale) 14th March - Teaching 21st March - Miracles 28th March - Passion
Parish Table Sale
Saturday 7th March
9:30am - 12:30pm
With stalls including Books, Bric-a-brac, Clothes, Jigsaw Puzzles, Toiletries, Glassware, among other stalls. With hot and cold food from the Crypt Cafe. Everyone is Very Welcome to join us....... In addition to raising funds for the Church this is a community event.
Sunday Evensong
Sunday 8th March 2026
6pm - Evensong followed by Supper and a Guest Speaker
Enjoy choral evensong followed by supper and a guest speaker talking on a subject of local or wider interest. Free of charge, donations welcome. If you would like to know more contact the Parish Office - enquiries@christchurchstleonards.co.uk
This is the space to introduce the Services section. Briefly describe the types of services offered and highlight any special benefits or features.
Service Name
This is the space to introduce the Services section. Briefly describe the types of services offered and highlight any special benefits or features.
Service Name
This is the space to introduce the Services section. Briefly describe the types of services offered and highlight any special benefits or features.
Service Name
Welcome!
You are very welcome to come to all Services and Events. With a daily Mass and weekly Church and Community Events throughout the year. Everyone, regardless of background or faith is welcome. We also exist for the community, offering help and support to all those in need.
The church is open everyday of the week, you are welcome to pray, join in worship and become part of the Church community if you would like to. Or visit to find peace, calm and a place of stillness for personal reflection.
Our main act of worship on a Sunday as a Parish is the weekly 10:30am Sung Mass. There is also an 8am Low Mass every Sunday morning. Services are offered every weekday and on Saturdays. On Saturdays, in addition to the 10:30am Mass there is a Latin Mass at 6pm if you would like to join with us you are very welcome, the English translation is alongside the Latin in the Mass booklet.
Do join us at any of the Services and at any of our events throughout the year.
Rector
Fr Thomas Crowley
Churchwarden
Harry Walsgrove
Churchwarden
Julie Gidlow
