Lent & Easter 2026

Lent and Easter 2026: download the full programme

Lent trail with Wantage & Grove Church Partnership: find the 9 posters in shops and business in the town centre and win an Easter egg! Details and entry card from any participating business.

TRIDUUM: THE THREE HOLY DAYS

MAUNDY THURSDAY: Thursday 2 April, 8 pm at the Parish Church "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."

Recalling the Last Supper, with the invitation to have your feet washed. Please note this service lasts until approx 9.30, followed by an optional vigil until 11 pm.

GOOD FRIDAY: Friday 3 April "Father, forgive them"

9.30 am at Holy Trinity Charlton. A short service of prayer and reflection on the passion of Jesus.

11.30 - 12.30 Walk of Witness with Wantage & Grove Church Partnership. Meet Kingsgrove Square, finishing at Wantage Market Place with hot cross buns!

1.30 - 3 pm at the Parish Church. Traditional solemn devotions for Good Friday, as we watch with Christ on the cross.

HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL: Saturday 4 April, 10pm starting outside the Parish Church in the churchyard. "Alleluia! Christ is Risen!"

A candlelit service of readings and music leading up to the glorious announcement of the Resurrection, and finishing before midnight. We gather outside around a bonfire (the 'new fire') to light the Paschal Candle.

EASTER DAY: Sunday 5 April. "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, he is risen!"
8 am at the Parish Church
9.15 am at Holy Trinity Charlton
10.30 am at the Parish Church with Easter Egg Hunt!