Maundy Thursday

Occuring
for 4 hours
Venue
York Minster
Address
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

On Maundy Thursday we contemplate Christ’s call to service as he washed his disciples’ feet and give thanks for the gift of Holy Communion as we remember the Last Supper.

5.30pm: Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is sung daily during Holy Week by the Choir of York Minster.

7pm: Eucharist of the Last Supper
The Eucharist of the Last Supper recalls the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples in the upper room, before his arrest and trial. We remember that Jesus called us to love and serve one another through the washing of feet.
As we bless bread and wine, we follow his command to proclaim his death until he comes in glory.
The sermon will be delivered by Rhidian Brook, the Holy Week Preacher.

8.30pm: The Watch
The Watch will follow the Eucharist of the last Supper. The Watch – a type of vigil – recalls the time Jesus spent in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest, trial and crucifixion.

Head to our website to see our full Lent and Easter programme: https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/category/lent-and-easter/

Good Friday

Occuring
for 8 hours, 30 mins
Venue
York Minster
Address
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

On Good Friday, Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus.
York Minster is given to prayer and worship today. All are welcome.

10am – Stations of the Cross
Learn more about the Easter story in a family-friendly service following in the footsteps of Jesus.

12noon – The Three Hours’ Devotion with the Liturgy of Good Friday
We begin the Three Hours’ Devotion with a service of meditation, music and prayers with periods of silence and addresses given by Rhidian Brook, the Holy Week Preacher.

At 1.30pm, the formal Liturgy of Good Friday will commence with a sung passion, veneration of the cross and a sermon by Rhidian Brook.

5.30pm – Choral Evensong for Good Friday
Choral Evensong is sung daily during Holy Week by the Choir of York Minster.

Head to our website to see our full Lent and Easter programme: https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/category/lent-and-easter/

Easter Eve, The Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter

Occuring
for 2 hours
Venue
York Minster
Address
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

The Eucharist moves from darkness to light. We recall God’s saving actions through time, culminating in the Resurrection in the light of the first Easter Day.
The Easter Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday, and leads into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. During this service a number of candidates will affirm and reaffirm their faith through baptism and confirmation.

The sermon will be delivered by Rhidian Brook, the Holy Week Preacher , and the service will be sung by the St William’s Singers.

Head to our website to see our full Lent and Easter programme: https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/category/lent-and-easter/

Easter Day

Occuring
for 9 hours
Venue
York Minster
Address
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

On Easter Day, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.

8am: Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer
A simple said service in the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer.

10am: Choral Matins on Easter Day
Following the pattern of Matins from the Book of Common Prayer, with sung psalms, canticles and an anthem.

11am: Festal Eucharist on Easter Day
We greet the risen Lord with joy, proclaiming Alleluia, Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! The Archbishop of York will preach and preside.

4pm: Choral Evensong
A great day of rejoicing culminates in an uplifting service of Choral Evensong. The preacher will the Canon Precentor, Victoria Johnson.

York Minster is given to prayer and worship today. All are welcome, whether to join acts of worship, to pray on their own, or to discover the space.

Head to our website to see our full Lent and Easter programme: https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/category/lent-and-easter/