Sunday 29th March 2026 PALM SUNDAYJoin us for our Service of Holy Communion with Reverend Lesley11am St Anne’sReadings: Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-end; Matthew 21: 1-11Wednesday 1st April 2026 HOLY WEDNESDAYAs we approach the Easter Cross, join us for a Service of Prayer for Wholeness and Healing7.30pm St Anne’sThursday 2nd April 2026 MAUNDY THURSDAYJoin us for our Services of The Washing of Feet and the Stripping of the Sanctuary7.30pm St Anne’sFriday 3rd April 2026 GOOD FRIDAYAs we contemplate the Cross, join us in our Services of Reflection2pm St Anne’s – The Last Hour at The CrossSunday 5th April 2026 EASTER DAYJoin us for our Services of Holy Communion with Reverend Lesley11am St Anne’s
This year our Palm Crosses come from a project started in 1965 by Fr Alan Talbot, an Anglican Priest who served as a missionary in the Diocese of Masasi, Tanzania. The main aim of Fr Talbot’s project was to give local villagers a chance to earn some extra money to supplement their meagre income, whilst retaining dignity and the ability to carry on their farming work.The Palm Crosses are handwoven and made from dried branches of dwarf palm Hyphae Coriacia. These trees grow wild in the Masasi area so are not cultivated or chemically treated, furthermore no trees are cut down in the work of collecting Palm leaves for plaiting the Palm Crosses.Over the years the number of Palm Crosses sold increased and in1986 the company African Palms Ltd was formed. All profits made by African Palms Ltd are covenanted to the African Palms Assosciation, a trust, for use in Educational and Healthcare projects.For the last eight years the trust has worked closely with the Diocese of Masasi on many projects, including clean water supplies for the Palm Cross villages, the building of hostels, safehouses, dispensaries and a maternity unit.More information can be found on the website www.africanpalms.co.uk
From Monday 23 March to Sunday 12 April you can view a life-size replica of the original burial shroud believed to have been used to wrap the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion. Viewing this sacred cloth has proved to be a deeply moving and profound experience for many. There is an exhibition alongside which offers a fascinating opportunity to study the sacred cloth in detail and review evidence revealed by historical and scientific research. For more information visit the Cathedral website here.
Our Cross will be transformed for Easter Day, when we will remember all whom we have loved, and we pray that they rest in peace ready to rise to new life in Christ. Please take an envelope containing a blank gift card (on the table in the narthex). Write the name of your loved one on the card and include a verse or sentence verse if you like (one card per one name)/ Please replace your card in the envelope with your donation to support our ministry here at St Anne’s. We suggest £5. Please bring you sealed envelope containing your card/s and donation to church before Sunday (Palm Sunday) 29th March. Place in the collection plate or hand to a Warden. All names will be read out in our service on Easter Sunday.
