Our litugical calendar

Advent is the four-week period leading up to Christmas, beginning on the Sunday closest to November 30th. It is a time of preparation and waiting, focusing on the coming of Christ in three ways: his birth in Bethlehem, his presence in the world today, and is final glorious return.

The Christmas Season begins on Christmas Day and traditionally lasts for twelve days, concluding on January 5th. It celebrates the Incarnation-- God becoming human in the birth of Jesus Christ. The significance is the revelation of God's love and the start of human salvation.

Epiphany starts on January 6th and lasts until the day before Ash Wednesday (the start of Lent). It signifies the manifestation of Christ to the world, traditionally focusing on the visit of the Magi and Jesus's baptism, revealing him as God's Son.

Lent beings on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays), leading up to Easter. It's a solemn season of penitence, fasting, and spiritual discipline. The significance is remembering Jesus's 40 days in the wilderness and preparing for the celebration of his resurrection. 

Holy Week is the final week of Lent, beginning on Palm Sunday. It commemorates the final days of Jesus's earthly life, including his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his betrayal, crucifixion on Good Friday, and his burial. 

The Easter Season begins on Easter Day (the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox) and lasts for 50 days, concluding on Pentecost. It is the central and most joyful season, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and his victory over sin and death.

Pentecost (Whitsunday) is a single day (50 days after Easter), marking the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples and the birth of the Church. The time following Pentecost, often called Trinitytide or After Trinity, is the longest period, focusing on Christian life, mission, and growth.

• First Sunday in Advent
• Christmas 
• Epiphany
• The Baptism of Our Lord
• Ash Wednesday
• First Sunday in Lent
• Palm Sunday
• Good Friday
• Easter
• Rogation Sunday
• Ascension Sunday
• Whitsunday/Pentecost
• Trinity Sunday
• Holy Michael and All Angels
• All Saints Day
• Christ the King

• Purple/Sarum Blue - Advent, Lent
•    White/Gold - Christmas, Easter, major feast days
• Green - Epiphany season and after Pentecost
• Red - Pentecost, Holy Week, feasts of martyrs