Palm Sunday Eucharist

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James the Great
St James the Great, Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

We gather at the top of Church Lane in Chapelthorpe and at 10.30am walk in to St James' church holding our palm crosses. The service typically begins with prayers and the singing of “Hosanna to the Son of David,” The service includes readings from the Gospels, especially the Passion narrative, and reflections on Jesus’s humility and obedience.

Palm Sunday is a time for Christians to unite in faith and love, preparing for the solemn events of Holy Week, including the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

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]

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Palm Sunday Eucharist

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James the Great
St James the Great, Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

We gather at the top of Church Lane in Chapelthorpe and at 10.30am walk in to St James' church holding our palm crosses. The service typically begins with prayers and the singing of “Hosanna to the Son of David,” The service includes readings from the Gospels, especially the Passion narrative, and reflections on Jesus’s humility and obedience.

Palm Sunday is a time for Christians to unite in faith and love, preparing for the solemn events of Holy Week, including the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

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"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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