Dear Friend of the Minster

Welcome to this week's run down of upcoming events, prayers and upcoming services.

Christmas is all behind us now, decorations are packed and the last of the chocolates finished so we move onto Lent. The Diocese have put together another programme to follow through, preview below, week 1 starting next week!

(And Shrove Tuesday 17th Feb - reminding now so you can add lemons and eggs to the shopping list!!)

With Kind Regards,

Ellie

Office: 01789 509 278 or 07831 667408

Email administrator@alcesterminster.org

Click the image above or scan the QR code to go to the Diocese 'Walking Forward Together' webpage.

Walking Forward Together

This season of Lent 2026 Bishop Sophie is taking us through a time of reflection from what she has learnt from the Deanery Days in Autumn.

As per the Advent resources sent out, the Diocese have put together resources to take us through the weeks of Lent. Also to identify key themes in order to look ahead at our Vision for the coming years.

Click on the video below to hear what Bishop Sophie has to say.

Warm Welcome 2026

Warm Welcome is now back!

Every Wednesday

Church House, Alcester

11am - 4pm

Join us for companionship, refreshments, biscuits and a warm lunch (homemade soup and bread).

No booking, free to come.

Breathing Space at Weethley

Sat 7th February
2pm
St James' Church, Weethley

Relax and enjoy a peaceful moment of mindful meditation with music and reflection.

Everyone welcome!

Upcoming Events - Save the Date

Sat 7th Feb - Breathing Space - 2pm - Weethley

Sun 15th Feb - Sing on Sunday - 6pm - Great Alne Park

Tues 17th Feb - Shrove Tuesday - All Day - Everywhere!
Wed 18th Feb - Ash Holy Communion - 10am - Alcester

Thurs 26th Feb - Fundraising Lunch - 12.30pm - Church House

Next fortnight services

Sunday 8th February
11.00 am - Family Communion - Great Alne

11.00 am - Holy Communion - Alcester

7.00 pm - Encounter - Alcester

Wednesday 11th February
10.00 am - Midweek Holy Communion - Alcester

Sunday 15th February
9.00 am - Holy Communion - Weethley

9.00 am - Holy Communion - Haselor

11.00 am - Morning Worship - Alcester

11.00 am - Morning Worship - Coughton

Wednesday 18th February
10.00 am - Ash Holy Communion- Alcester

Please Pray For

The Ministry team and all who preach & lead in our team
Small group leaders and members, especially as we prepare for Lent
The Alcester Deanery, the churches still in vacancy and all those who are supporting our parishes
Children feeling anxious and where big changes are occurring

Zoom Prayer Meet

Tuesday 10th February 2026

12 noon

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87205865204?pwd=S0FocTFMY2tmakI2Ri95c3NUMHcrdz09

Or click ZOOM Prayer Gathering

Meeting ID: 872 0586 5204
Passcode: Prayer

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Warwickshire
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