If you are unable to attend a service in person in church, you are invited to join our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, as he celebrates Holy Communion from the Vicarage in Clare.

The readings for today are The Palm Gospel (Matthew 21:1-11) and The New Testament (Philippians 2:5-11).

In addition there is also the Passion Narrative from Matthew 27:11-54).

The hymns for today are - Ride on, ride on in majesty! and, Lift high the cross.

A service booklet to accompany this service is also available on the website (www.stourvalley.org.uk) or please email [email protected] to be added to the weekly email and receive a copy automatically.

Join us for our special Maundy Thursday service where we are reminded of the importance of humble Christian service expressed through Christ’s washing of his disciple’s feet, the institution of the Eucharist, and the perfection of Christ’s obedience through the agony of Gethsemane.

Join us for our special Good Friday’s service where our focus turns to the Cross. There is no celebration of the Eucharist, and churches are traditionally stripped of all decoration.

There can be no adequate way of recalling the death of the Son of God, other than silence and desolation.

Join Revd Mark in Poslingford Church, as he leads a short and reflective service of Compline (Night Prayer) to mark the end of Good Friday.

(Do wrap up warm!)

From earliest times Christians have gathered through the night of Easter to recall the story of God’s saving work, from creation through to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This service is meant to be a real experience of new life, a passing from darkness to light which offers hope to all the faithful.

The Easter Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday, and leads into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The singing of the Exsultet, the ancient hymn of triumph and rejoicing, links the night of our Christian redemption to the Passover night of Israel’s redemption out of Egypt. Christian baptism is a participation in the death and resurrection of Christ. The Easter Vigil is a fitting time for all those who are already Christians to repeat with renewed commitment the promises of their own baptism. The Easter Gospel is proclaimed with all the joy and splendour that the church can find.

The Easter Eucharist follows immediately on from the Vigil. All the resources of the church – music, flowers, bells, colours – are used to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. The ‘Alleluia’, which has been silent throughout Lent, returns!

Join us for our Easter Morning Communion Service

Everyone welcome!

Pre-School and Primary Children are invited to join us for a FREE Easter Celebration, with crafts, stories, singing, treasure hunt and refreshments!

Children please remember to bring a grown up with you!

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