The Easter season begins on Easter Sunday and lasts 50 days, until the Day of Pentecost. This is a joyful and hope-filled time in the Church calendar. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and the new life that his rising brings to the world.

During these weeks, we reflect on the meaning of the resurrection and what it means to live as ‘Easter people’. We hear Bible readings about Jesus’ appearances, and the growth of the early Church. During this season of joy, we often say the praise word “Alleluia!”

40 days after Easter, we mark Ascension Day – when Jesus returned to heaven. We remember that Jesus is still with us, but in a new way. Ascension Day will be marked with a special service at 7:30pm on Thursday 14 May at St John’s.

The Easter season concludes with Pentecost, 10 days later. The Church remembers the outpouring of the gift of the Holy Spirit on us. Our Pentecost service at St John’s is at 9:30am on Sunday 24 May.

Everyone is welcome at all of our services through the Easter season at beyond: Sundays at 9:30am. Please see the Services pages for more details.

The story of Ascension Day and Pentecost are told in chapters 1 and 2 of the New Testament book, the Acts of the Apostles.