These are Lent & Easter events this year.

Virtual Tour of Jerusalem

Occurring
Tuesday 24 March 2026, Tuesday 31 March 2026 at for 2 hours
Venue
St Michael's Church, East Ardsley
Address
Church Lane East Ardsley Wakefield, WF3 2LJ, United Kingdom

In this special 2-part presentation and talk we will embark upon a virtual tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. In Part 1, we will explore the development of the Old City of Jerusalem through the ages, and take a close look at the historical gates of the city and their theological and biblical significance. In Part 2, we will begin by looking at the 4 quarters of the present-day Old City of Jerusalem, and explore some of the historical sites in Jerusalem. All are welcome.

Palm Sunday service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Michael's Church, East Ardsley
Address
Church Lane East Ardsley Wakefield, WF3 2LJ, United Kingdom

Our annual Palm Sunday service is a lovely opportunity for us to remember, commemorate, and reflect upon the significance of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Those who join us will be presented with a Palm Cross, and we will hold a procession around the Church at the beginning of the service. All are welcome to join us, as always.

Service on the 7 last sayings of Jesus

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Michael's Church, East Ardsley
Address
Church Lane East Ardsley Wakefield, WF3 2LJ, United Kingdom

This special service during Holy Week will feature space for silent reflection as we are invited to reflect upon the 7 last sayings of Jesus. There will also be an opportunity for prayer ministry.

Maundy Thursday service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Michael's Church, East Ardsley
Address
Church Lane East Ardsley Wakefield, WF3 2LJ, United Kingdom

Our annual Maunday Thursday service features profound, thought-provoking, and sombre elements:
a) Footwashing of volunteers by our Priest in Charge, mindful of Jesus' example and teaching
b) A reflection on the significance of the Last Supper
c) Stripping of the altar
We are reminded of the mandate we have to love one another and serve each other in love and humility.

Good Friday Easter Garden service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Michael's Church, East Ardsley
Address
Church Lane East Ardsley Wakefield, WF3 2LJ, United Kingdom

In this popular interactive family-friendly event, we will hear the Easter story as we make our way around the Churchyard before ending up in Church. It is a wonderful all-age event in which we love being joined by everyone interested in finding out more and having space for a pause for thought.

Good Friday Service of the Last Hour

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Michael's Church, East Ardsley
Address
Church Lane East Ardsley Wakefield, WF3 2LJ, United Kingdom

The Service of the Last Hour at the Cross is a solemn and reflective service that commemorates the passion of Christ in the pain and agony that Jesus felt as his time approached when he was waiting in the Garden of Gethsemane. It is a time for the congregation to pause and consider the significance of Jesus' suffering and sacrifice.

Easter Vigil Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Michael's Church, East Ardsley
Address
Church Lane East Ardsley Wakefield, WF3 2LJ, United Kingdom

In this service we are mindful that on Easter Sunday we remember that our Lord Jesus Christ was raised gloriously from the dead, crushing the power of sin and destroying the sting of death. Throughout the world Christians celebrate the mighty power of God as Christ calls us out of darkness to share in his marvellous light. Mindful of our calling and our prayer that we, and all Christ’s people, may shine as lights in the world to the glory of God the Father it is in this service that we light our Paschal Candle acknowledging that it is always darkest before the dawn, but the dawn will come and we hold such hope in Christ.

Easter Sunday Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Michael's Church, East Ardsley
Address
Church Lane East Ardsley Wakefield, WF3 2LJ, United Kingdom

The high point of the Church's liturgical calendar in which we celebrate Christ's glorious victory over sin and death. A service of celebration, an encounter with grace, an opportunity to begin again with renewed commitment to the Lord. All are welcome