Lent 2026
in Tring Team
Ash Wednesday
Team Services of Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes - Wednesday 18th February
10am will be a sung service and at 7.30 pm there will be a reflective service, both in Tring Church.
the 10am service will be live streamed to watch at the time or later in the day.
Matthews Gospel
This year we are looking closer at Matthews Gospel Huw has written a four week course and will give an introductory talk at a study lunch on 15th February, 12noon in the Parish Hall.
We will use the material at study groups, service sermons and at the Holy week services.
Lent House/study
groups
There will be four sessions that will look at:
- Matthew’s view of the church and how that relates to our church today
- Matthew’s view of Judaism and how that fits with the world today
- an in depth look at Jesus’s Passion in Matthew
- an in depth look at Jesus’s resurrection in Matthew.
If you would like to sign up for a group, then below are details of the groups that have vacancies (without publishing personal information!). Lifts may be possible.
Tuesday morning – led and hosted by Grahame Senior in Tring
Tuesday evening – led by Beth Townsend, location in Tring Tuesday or Wednesday evening – led by Jill Timms, location in Aldbury Wednesday or Thursday evening – led by Jon Reynolds, location in Tring
Thursday afternoon – led and hosted by Mike Watkin in Tring
Thursday evening led and hosted by Sue Doggett and Anne Nobbs in Tring Friday early afternoon – led by Huw Bellis in Tring Parish Hall
Please sign up on the list in Tring and Aldbury Churches or contact Jane to find out more or tell her your interest in any of the groups.
We are trying to emphasise the value of being part of an ongoing house group.
To join a house group please email Jane.
The course booklets are available through the house groups or please contact Huw
Mothering Sunday
22nd March
We celebrate Mothering Sunday across the Tring Team Parish. Please invite friends and neighbours and bring the whole family along.
Posies are given to all.
Tring 10am Mothering Sunday Service
Aldbury 10am Mothering Sunday Service
Long Marston 10am Mothering Sunday Service
Church of England
Lent Material
Draw near:
Live giving habits for Lent
The Church of England’s theme for Lent 2026 is
Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent.
This year’s resources have at their heart the theme of a ‘rhythm of life’ – habits and patterns which help us grow as disciples of Christ day by day, especially as we prepare to celebrate the great mystery of God’s saving love at Easter.
During Lent, reflections are centred around a summary of the Christian Way from Common Worship, which identifies six activities essential to our calling as disciples.
Each week a different contributor explores a different aspect of Christian discipleship – worshipping together, praying, exploring the Bible, sharing communion, offering service and sharing the good news with others.
A parallel 40-day challenge for families and children will also be available - exploring the life-giving habit of generosity in partnership with 40acts.
"Draw Near is all about teaching us how we can cultivate the habits and practices that will draw us nearer to God. And we will find that, in doing so, God will draw nearer to us, too."
Archbishops Sarah Mullally & Stephen Cottrell
More information please visit the Church of England website
Churches Together in Tring
Lent Lunches
We hope to hold some Lent Lunches in support of Christian Aid. They will be on selected dates rather than weekly. Please check back later to find out more.
