View our video of Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Crosscrake at https://youtu.be/yhrqeF-QDhQ
The coffee morning and cake sale at Crosscrake to support Christian Aid week 2022 raised £755 for the cause. As you can see from the photo, a beautiful array of cakes were on offer and a ‘Guess the weight of the cake’ competition brought in a wide range of guesses. Thanks to all those who took part and gave so generously to the cause.Christian Aid week 2022 aims to help families in Zimbabwe battling drought and poverty. Find out more about Christian Aid week here on the Christian Aid website.
The Palm Sunday service took place this morning at Crosscrake Church with a very special visit from Winston the Donkey. Winston, who comes from nearby Raines Hall Farm, the home of the Maize Maze, delighted the congregation as the service, led by Rev. Terry and Rev. Lucy, commenced outside the church with a Palm Sunday reading and distribution of palm crosses, before heading into the church building for the rest of the service.Winston has been a regular Palm Sunday guest at the church for many years and we were very pleased to see him again today and grateful to the family at Raines Hall for bringing him along. He seemed to enjoy his visit, basking in the glorious Cumbrian sunshine and chewing on some tasty Crosscrake grass, but he was unavailable to comment personally, mainly due to the fact he is a donkey.Thanks to everyone who attended (Winston included) for making it such a special Palm Sunday service.
Palm Sunday 10th April at 10am – Blessing & Distribution of palms and Holy Communion.Monday 11th April, 10.30am to 12 noon:Drop into Crosscrake church anytime between 10.30 & 12 for a drink - coffee, tea or soft drink and a Hot Cross Bun. Plenty of time to relax and have a chat. There will be a short reflection on Holy Week by Terry.Maundy Thursday 14th April at 7pm - Holy Communion and remembrance of The Last Supper. A short reflective service.Good Friday 15th April at 10am - Children’s Activity Morning. Good Friday 15th April at 2pm - a quiet hour-long service to meditate on the events of Good Friday.Easter Day 17th April at 6.45am - Sunrise Holy Communion, a short service to celebrate the resurrection, lighting of the Easter Fire and our new Paschal Candle. Followed by hot drinks, Hot Cross Buns and a light breakfast at the back of the church.Easter Day 17th April at 10am - Holy Communion, our main celebration of Easter, hopefully with an Easter Egg hunt for all ages.
