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2026 Lent Reflections
What’s Lent about?
Lent may originally have followed Epiphany, just as Jesus’ sojourn
in the wilderness followed immediately on from his baptism, but it
soon became firmly attached to Easter. It became the principal
occasion for baptism and for the reconciliation of those who had
been excluded from the Church’s fellowship for whatever reason. This
history explains the characteristic notes of Lent –
self-examination, penitence, self-denial, study, and preparation for
Easter.
Muddy Boots Mission Area Lent Reflections
As usual there will be Lent Reflections across the Muddy Boots
Mission Area (Wyre Forest West, Four Rivers and Teme Valley). we’ll
be following part of the Pilgrim Course of the Church of England and
we will be looking at the Lord’s Prayer. The sessions are as
follows:
Week 1 - Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name
Week 2 - Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven
Week 3 - Give us today our daily bread
Week 4 - Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us
Week 5 - Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
Locations and times
Great Witley - there will be face to face sessions in the Four
Rivers Group from 1430-1600 on Wednesdays these being held at the
Rectory (that’s David’s house) which is 1 Chiltern Close, Great
Witley, WR6 6HL. The sessions are:
25th February, 4th March, 11th March, 18th March, 25th March
Online – these will be via Zoom on the Wednesdays in Lent at
1900-2030. Contact Sallie for more details
Around the Teme Valley – these will be held on two days during Lent.
On Fridays from 1030-1200 in various people’s homes. On Tuesdays 2pm
at The Hatt, Lower Sapey. Contact Julia, Jill, or Jen for details.
Feel free to mix and match as best suits your commitments.
Contact details are given below:
Rev’d Sallie Butcher on 01299 896837or email at
revsallie@wyreforestwest.org.uk
Rev’d Julia Quinn email at revjulia@wyreforestwest.org.uk
Rev’d Julia Curtis on 01886 853286 or email at
revjuliacurtis@gmail.com
Jill Smith (LLM Reader) on 01886 853311
Rev’d Jen Jones email at tvscurate@gmail.com
Rev’d David Morris on 01299 896783 or email at revdm777@gmail.com
Rev’d Dr Tobias Thornes on 07487 885234 or email at
revtobiast@outlook.com
Services in August 2025
As we did last year we are changing our normal pattern of services to bring a series of special services to our churches. Our communion services will use an order of service written for families, with the exception of BCP Communion at 6pm in Clows Top.
On 17th August at 4pm in Mamble we will be celebrating all the work that the volunteers in Mamble do to make church run on a day to day basis. It will be a service with songs of praise and thanks.
On 24th at 4pm in Far Forest we will be celebrating with and for our pets. While at Bayton there will be a Songs of Praise service.
On 30th we'll hold our regular Altogether Service at 10am at Heightington. Then at 4:30pm Rock will hold a Songs of Praise service, after the conclusion of the Rock Show.
Summer 25 Childrens Activity Day
Wednesday 13th August at 10am will see the start of our day for children aged between 5 and 11 at Bayton Church. The day will be filled with Story Telling, crafts, bricks and cooking.
Please book a place for your child with Rev Sallie and don't forget to bring a packed lunch.
Children under 5 are welcome provided that they are accompanied through the day with an adult.