Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Traditionally during Lent Christians would abstain from rich foods such as meat, eggs, dairy products, and alcohol. The day before Lent began they would eat up all these foods to avoid the temptation. The easiest way to do that was by making pancakes!! That is why the day became known as Pancake Day and the tradition continues.
Come and join us as we prepare for the season of fasting (given things up) and let us take the hassle out of pancake making. Meal Deal options are available, along with our famous Unlimited Lemon & Sugar!! How many can you manage??
All are welcome!
Draw Near is the official Church of England booklet for Lent 2026. It invites you to develop a rhythm of life that will help you grow as a disciple of Christ day by day, especially as we prepare to celebrate the mystery of God’s saving love at Easter. Each week a different contributor explores an activity central to Christian discipleship: worship, prayer, Scripture, communion, service to others and sharing the good news. For each day of Lent it offers daily Bible readings, images, short reflections, prayers and practical responses to help you draw near to God this Lent and beyond.
Copies will be available in church from February 1st.
Draw Near is the official Church of England booklet for Lent 2026. This booklet encourages children, families, schools and church groups to build a habit of generosity with the help of 40acts (brought to you by Stewardship). Many people choose to “give something up” for Lent. Draw Near with 40acts invites you to turn that on its head: give things away, give time, give encouragement, and discover the joy of walking in generosity. As well as an act of generosity, each day also offers a simple Bible verse, reflection and prayer ideal for families, children, school and church groups to do together.
Copies will be available in church from February 1st.
Come and See: Discovering Jesus through the Eucharist
This Lent, we’re inviting you to Come and See - an opportunity to explore the profound meal at the heart of Christian life. Whether you’re new to faith, returning after a break, or have been part of church for years, this is a chance to pause, reflect and explore what the Eucharist might have to say to you.
We won't be running a physical course this year, but we encourage you to join our friends at St Peter and St Paul, Great Missenden - details to follow. You can also sign up to receive free daily Lent emails with short reflections, plus a weekly video from Bishop Steven. Take part in whatever way works for you - everyone is welcome.
We gather at the Church with palm crosses to begin our celebration of Jesus’s Entry into Jerusalem at our Palm Sunday services.
8.00am | BCP Holy Communion
9.30am | Parish Eucharist | Download Order of Service
11.15am | Morning Prayer (CW) | Download Order of Service
In this moving service we commemorate the Last Supper, strip the altars and, for those who wish to stay, keep watch for the Vigil. The Vigil ends with Compline at Midnight.
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The Hampden String Quartet will perform this beautiful work by Joseph Haydn as the first hour of our Good Friday devotions.
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We meet before the cross to commemorate Jesus’ great sacrifice, using the words of the Reproaches and the Veneration of the Cross in the ancient liturgy of the Church.
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Bring your family to join us for a fun morning of Easter crafts and activities in the Church. We will also be building the Easter Garden in the churchyard and will end with a short, informal worship time together. Suitable for all the family; tots to teens! If you can, please email Frances, our Families Outreach Worker, on families@htprestwood.org.uk to book your place in advance.
The Great Easter Celebration begins with the kindling of the Easter Fire, followed by the first mass of Easter. This service is followed by a Champagne Reception to celebrate Easter.
BCP Holy Communion | 8.00am
Family Festival Eucharist | 9.30am
Family Festival Communion | 11.15am
Holy Trinity, Prestwood is an Inclusive Church. We are part of the Church of England.
We are in the Oxford diocese and the Wendover Deanery.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Prestwood is a registered charity, no. 1129233.