We look forward to welcoming you to Liverpool Cathedral over the Lent, Holy Week and Easter period
On this page, you'll find information about our Lent events and services. Our Canon Presentor Philip Anderson, also explains more about the meaning of Lent, here.
Lent
Lent is the period when the Church prepares to celebrate the events of Holy Week and Easter, when Christ gave his life to save the world and rose again from the dead. It begins by asking for God's forgiveness. It is a time of fasting and prayer, stripping back distractions so we can focus on receiving the gift of God. This year lent begins on Wednesday 22 February and ends on Thursday 6 April.
Services to begin Lent
This year Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday 22 February, and we will have several services to mark the day. At 12.05 we will have our Ash Wednesday Eucharist, a said service of holy communion which will include Ashes to go. At 17:30 we will have our Ash Wednesday Eucharist, a sung service of Holy Communion with the imposition of ashes. Canon Philip Anderson Explains more about Ash Wednesday, here.
Regular services
We would love to see you throughout Lent for our regular daily services. You can find more information, here.
Holy Week & Easter
Find out more information about Holy Week and Easter, here.
Our Canon Precentor Philip Anderson answers some common questions about Lent and Easter
What is Lent?
Lent is the period when the Church prepares to celebrate the events of Holy Week and Easter, when Christ gave his life to save the world and rose again from the dead. It begins by asking for God's forgiveness. It is a time of fasting and prayer, stripping back distractions so we can focus on receiving the gift of God.
What is Ash Wednesday?
It is an ancient custom to make a simple cross on the forehead out of Ash at the beginning of Lent, as a reminder of our sorrow for our sins, and the brokenness of the world, and as a sign of hope in the mystery of the cross, God's love entering into our fragile humanity and redeeming us.