The First Eucharist of Easter with Vigil and Renewal of Baptismal Vows

for 2 hours
The Parish Church of St Peter's Woolley
The Parish Church of St Peter's Woolley, Church Street Woolley Wakefield, WF4 2JU

All are welcome to come to this very special and ancient service.

We begin with a fire outside of church, the Easter candle is lit from the fire and then carried into a dark church. Members of the congregation follow the light representing The Light of Christ into church.

During the service congregations will light their own candles and when we start the vigil, they are encouraged to make as much noise as possible - celebrating the Risen Christ!

It is a very moving and visual service - dark and the light. If you haven't been to it before, come an experience something that is different to any other service in the worldwide Church.

St James the Great

Effective from April 2026, the Benefice will enter a period of Interregnum. 
During this time, church leadership and services will be supported by covering clergy and lay members of the church until a new appointment is made.
To arrange Baptisms, The Calling of Banns, Weddings, Funerals and/or general enquiries, please contact:

St James the Great Chapelthorpe - Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or [email protected]

St Peter’s Woolley – David Slater on 07770 937511 (please do not leave a voicemail message) or [email protected]

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The First Eucharist of Easter with Vigil and Renewal of Baptismal Vows

for 2 hours
The Parish Church of St Peter's Woolley
The Parish Church of St Peter's Woolley, Church Street Woolley Wakefield, WF4 2JU

All are welcome to come to this very special and ancient service.

We begin with a fire outside of church, the Easter candle is lit from the fire and then carried into a dark church. Members of the congregation follow the light representing The Light of Christ into church.

During the service congregations will light their own candles and when we start the vigil, they are encouraged to make as much noise as possible - celebrating the Risen Christ!

It is a very moving and visual service - dark and the light. If you haven't been to it before, come an experience something that is different to any other service in the worldwide Church.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of St James the Great Chapelthorpe: is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our church trustees .

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Church Warden Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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