Easter 2026

Lent & Easter 2026
Walking the Way Together

From Wednesday 18 February to Easter Day (Sunday 5 April), you’re warmly invited into a shared journey across St James, Moss Side, St Edmund’s, Whalley Range, and Grace Community — marking the key moments of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter as we walk the story of Jesus together.

Whether you’re a regular worshipper, returning after a break, exploring faith for the first time, or simply looking for a place to pause and reflect — there is space for you here.

What to expect

Lent and Easter invite us to be honest about life, to draw nearer to God, and to rediscover hope. Across these gatherings you’ll find:

Simple, welcoming worship
Story and Scripture that connects with everyday life
Space to reflect (and take part as much or as little as you like)
A community journeying together in prayer, honesty, and hope

Services and Events

Ash Wednesday — A fresh beginning

Wed 18 Feb | 6.00pm | Joint service at St Edmund’s

A reflective service to begin Lent — with prayer, a short message, and the option of receiving ashes.

Sham-E-Calvary — worship and storytelling

Sun 22 Mar | 4.00pm | Grace Community Urdu Church | at St Edmund's

A creative gathering exploring the road to the cross through worship and storytelling.

Palm Sunday — Procession and praise

Sun 29 Mar | 10.30am | Worship at both St James & St Edmund’s
Sun 29 Mar | 3.00pm | Grace Community

A joyful start to Holy Week as we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, including a palm procession.

Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday Morning prayer

Monday at St Edmund's 9.30am
Tuesaday at St James' 9.30am
Wednesday at St Margaret's 9.30am

Maundy Thursday

Join us for last supper refreshments (pitta bread and dips etc) at 6.30pm before out 7pm Holy Communion with the optional act of foot-washing, as we reflect on Jesus’ call to love and serve.

Good Friday — Witness and the Cross

Fri 3 Apr | Churches Together Walk of Witness -10am start click here for details

Fri 3 Apr | 1.00pm | Grace Community Urdu Church | at St Edmund's

Grace Community reflects on the Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross.

Fri 3 Apr | 2.30pm | Reflections at the Cross | at St Margaret's- Rufford Rd, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8AE

Holy Saturday — Quiet prayer and waiting

Sat 4 Apr | 2.00–5.00pm | St Edmund’s open for prayer (Revd Kausar)

A simple, quiet space to come and pray — to wait with God in the stillness of Holy Saturday.

Easter Day — Resurrection joy

Sun 5 Apr | 10.30am | Easter Celebration at St James & St Edmund’s
Sun 5 Apr | 4.00pm | Grace Community at St Edmund's

We rejoice together in the resurrection of Jesus — proclaiming hope, life, and new beginnings.

Join us online too

You’re also invited to connect through our Zoom Lent Group — a space for conversation, prayer, and discovery as we walk this season together.
Click here to enquire about joining the group

A personal welcome

We would love you to be part of this journey — in person or online — as we draw nearer to God together.

Revd Tom, Revd Kausar and Revd Elizabeth

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

Whether you’re new to church or new to the area, you are very welcome at St James, Moss Side and St Edmund’s, Whalley Range.

Sundays

9.30am - 20-30min service at St Edmund's
10.30am – Morning worship at both churches
Relaxed, welcoming services with prayer, songs, a Bible-based talk, and optional Holy Communion. Everyone is invited to stay afterwards for drinks and conversation.

4.00pm – Grace Community (Urdu Service)
At St Edmund’s, we gather each Sunday at 4pm for worship in Urdu, with prayer, teaching, and fellowship.

Children & Families

Children and families are a valued part of our church life.

St James – Intergenerational worship with a children’s resource table in the service.

St Edmund’s –
1st & 3rd Sundays: All-age intergenerational worship
2nd & 4th Sundays: Sunday School

Planning a Visit?

If you’re thinking of coming along and would like to connect beforehand, feel free to complete the form below. A member of our team will get back to you to answer any questions or help you plan your visit.

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Get Connected

If you’re new to church, visiting for the first time, or would simply like to stay connected with what’s happening, please complete this short form. We would love to keep in touch and help you feel at home.

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We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Revd Tom and the team