Lent 2026

Draw near!

With the Church of England across the nation, Draw Near is our theme for Lent this year. This isn’t an assertive command but a humble, confident invitation to each one of us to draw nearer to God, to others in fellowship and exploration, and to ourselves.

The cathedral has a generous offering of opportunities – both for those who are searching and for Christians at different points along the pilgrimage of faith – choosing as much or as little as we find helpful.

We are delighted to share with you just some of the ways in which the cathedral is helping and encouraging us to use the weeks of Lent in a constructive, enjoyable way.

Download the Lent Leaflet 2026.