Easter Day Dawn Fire Service

for 1 hour
St Anne, Alderney
Between Victoria Street and Rue de l'Église Alderney, GY9 3XA, Guernsey

Before the world wakes…
Before the island stirs…

We gather in the early morning light.

The Easter Dawn Fire Service begins in darkness — just as that first Easter began in uncertainty and grief. But as the fire is lit and the sun begins to rise, we remember what changed everything:

Light has overcome darkness.
Life has overcome death.

This is not just something that happened long ago — it is something we step into, here and now.

There is something powerful about marking this moment together, outdoors, as a new day breaks over Alderney.

A simple fire.
Ancient words.
A shared hope.

Join us at 6am as we welcome the dawn of Easter Day — whether you come every year or are simply curious, you will be very welcome.

Breakfast with hot drinks will be served after the service!

St Anne, Alderney

St Anne’s is a lively worshipping community on the beautiful island of Alderney where all are welcome to come and see and come and be. 

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The Reverend Samantha Hodges Martell

The Vicarage
Rue de l'Eglise
St Anne
Alderney

GY9 3TE
Vicar
01481 824866

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Easter Day Dawn Fire Service

for 1 hour
St Anne, Alderney
Between Victoria Street and Rue de l'Église Alderney, GY9 3XA, Guernsey

Before the world wakes…
Before the island stirs…

We gather in the early morning light.

The Easter Dawn Fire Service begins in darkness — just as that first Easter began in uncertainty and grief. But as the fire is lit and the sun begins to rise, we remember what changed everything:

Light has overcome darkness.
Life has overcome death.

This is not just something that happened long ago — it is something we step into, here and now.

There is something powerful about marking this moment together, outdoors, as a new day breaks over Alderney.

A simple fire.
Ancient words.
A shared hope.

Join us at 6am as we welcome the dawn of Easter Day — whether you come every year or are simply curious, you will be very welcome.

Breakfast with hot drinks will be served after the service!

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Alderney: St Anne is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Mr Stephen Phillips - [email protected] 01481 824866 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor The Reverend Jon Honour is the Deanery Safeguarding Officer 01481 724319. 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."

https://www.alderneyparishchurch.aci.gg/safeguarding.php