Shriving Service
Our Shriving service this year is on Tuesday 17th February at 12:15pm, following the end of the Pancake Race. The racers will be there, having run to the church, and everyone is warmly welcomed!
Our Shriving service this year is on Tuesday 17th February at 12:15pm, following the end of the Pancake Race. The racers will be there, having run to the church, and everyone is warmly welcomed!
This year Ash Wednesday – marking the start of Lent – is February 18th. Our special services, with Holy Communion and ashing, will be at 10:00am and 7:00pm
We offer our warmest congratulations to our Curate, Revd Hugh Reid, on his appointment to a new post in the Diocese of Chichester! His final service here in Olney will be on Sunday 1st March at 10:00am
We’re redecorating! The church bulding will be closed from Monday 19th January to Saturday 14th February while ceilings are repainted – but services and groups are continuing!
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Shrove Tuesday brings the famous Olney Pancake Race, followed by the annual Shriving Service in the church!
Our Christmas Tree Festival is over for another year, and the winning tree has been announced!