Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter.

We started with a delicious Shrove Tuesday supper on 16th February. Full meal with pancakes for afters. In the church there was a chance to reflect on Jesus' love for us and the way there is healing through repentance and forgiveness.

On Ash Wednesday there was the Parish Eucharist, held at St Mark's this year. A good opportunity to focus on the important things which last beyond this world.

Lent groups meet each week up to Easter and there are plenty to choose from. Lists are in church. We're following the excellent York Course and join with Christians from different churches in the area so it's a good opportunity to meet one another. If you'd like to join in, come along to St Mark's on Saturday mornings at 10:30am till 12. CHildren are welcome too.

There are also Christian Aid's Lent sheets whcih are really good to keep you on track with what's important in life. Or you can download them from the Christian Aid website.

So as the Lent days Lengthen, let your friendship with God deepen and grow!