Stations of the Cross

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The Parish Church of St James the Great Chapelthorpe
The Parish Church of St James the Great Chapelthorpe, Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG

The Stations of the Cross have formed part of Christian devotion at Passiontide for many centuries because they enable us to engage actively with the path of suffering walked by Jesus. At each Station around the church, we gather and a reading for the scene depicted and a time of reflection before moving to the next Station.

They originated when early Christians visited Jerusalem and wanted to follow literally in the footsteps of Jesus, tracing the path from Pilate’s house to Calvary. They would pause for prayer and devotion at various points. Eventually those pilgrims brought the practice back to their home countries and ever since then Christians of differing traditions have used this form of devotion. (taken from Common Worship Church of England)

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St James' Vicarage
21 Stoney Lane
Chapelthorpe
Wakefield

WF4 3JN
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01924 256031

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Stations of the Cross

for 1 hour
The Parish Church of St James the Great Chapelthorpe
The Parish Church of St James the Great Chapelthorpe, Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG

The Stations of the Cross have formed part of Christian devotion at Passiontide for many centuries because they enable us to engage actively with the path of suffering walked by Jesus. At each Station around the church, we gather and a reading for the scene depicted and a time of reflection before moving to the next Station.

They originated when early Christians visited Jerusalem and wanted to follow literally in the footsteps of Jesus, tracing the path from Pilate’s house to Calvary. They would pause for prayer and devotion at various points. Eventually those pilgrims brought the practice back to their home countries and ever since then Christians of differing traditions have used this form of devotion. (taken from Common Worship Church of England)

All are welcome

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