We are caught up in the drama when Jesus, riding into Jerusalem, was proclaimed as a King by the crowd who later turned against him. We all receive palm crosses which are blessed during the service.

A short-said service with Holy Communion, for Holy Week.
Refreshments will be served at the back of the church after the service.

At this short-said service with Holy Communion, we take part in the Passion Narrative to remember the events that led Jesus to the cross.

This evening, we observe a service that dates to the 4th Century. The word ‘Tenebrae,’ is Latin and literally means darkness.
We meditate on the fact that it was on the evening before Good Friday that Jesus and the disciples were together for the last time, standing in the shadow of the cross.
Our service consists of a series of Bible readings that chronicle Jesus last week. At the end of each reading a candle is snuffed out, and is symbolic of the gathering darkness that came over Jesus. The altar will be stripped and at the end of the service the Paschal candle is carried out of the church as we leave in silence. There will be an opportunity to stay and sit in quiet contemplative prayer after the service, recalling Jesus and his disciples time in The Garden of Gethsemane.

We meet with our ecumenical partners for a united ‘Walk of Witness’ through the town. We begin our walk, at The Methodist Church.
We shall stop at various places around the town centre to listen to words of scripture and sing hymns as we recall ‘The Way of the Cross – Jesus’ journey to crucifixion. Refreshments will be provided after the walk has ended at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church.

Everyone welcome.
Come and help make our Easter Garden, and join in the activities to think about the events that led Jesus to the cross. We will join Jesus on the road to Jerusalem, share a meal with Jesus and his friends, pray with Jesus in the garden and find out what happened on Good Friday. After the service join us for refreshments, including Hot Chocolate & Hot Cross buns.

This is an opportunity to spend some time in quiet prayer. There will also be Stations of the Cross, readings, and prayers to help you in your contemplations.

This is a short, dramatic service, in preparation for Easter day. The Church is in darkness as the special Easter candle (Paschal candle) is blessed and lit from a small fire outside the church. The candle is then carried in procession to the Chancel.
Each member of the congregation is given a small candle, which is lit from the Paschal candle; to symbolise Christ lighting the world through us. We will all renew our baptism promises during the service and celebrate the Good News, that Jesus is risen.

We meet to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection in worship and prayer. We hear about the events of that first Easter Morning, and rejoice that Christ is risen. The children will be invited to come and see the Easter Garden and the empty tomb during the service. Everyone is offered a Cadbury’s crème egg at the end of the service.