Tenebrae a service of shadows - Holy Wednesday

for 1 hour
Christ Church
Christ Church Road East Sheen Richmond, SW14 7AW, United Kingdom

Tenebrae (Latin for darkness or shadows) is an ancient Christian service traditionally held during Holy Week. Its purpose is to lead worshippers into the mystery, grief, and gravity of Christ’s passion through:

Scripture readings, Gradual extinguishing of candles, Deepening darkness, Silence and contemplation

A final loud sound (the strepitus) symbolising the earthquake, the stone rolled to the tomb...

Christ Church

Welcome to Christ Church, part of the Mortlake with East Sheen Team Ministry.


SUNDAY

8am Monthly Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 1st Sunday

10am Sung Eucharist with robed choir, All ages welcome.

5pm Monthly Choral Evensong (Book of Common Prayer) 3rd Sunday


MONDAY (weekly during term time)

after school from 3:30pm Messy Church. see church calendar for term dates.  


WEDNESDAY

10.30am Communion, Coffee & Cake - BCP Holy Communion

7.30pm, Compline (typically the last Wednesday of the month)


LIFE EVENTS 

Baptism, Wedding or Funerals and Memorial services - please be welcome to contact the Team Rector 


COMMUNITY HALL HIRE 

The Community Hall is available for parties, groups and clubs. Please email the Community Hall Manager, Mireille Stanton, directly at [email protected] to enquire and or book.


CHOIR

Choir Practice: Thursdays from 7:45pm and Sunday's 9:15am. To join the choir as an adult or a junior chorister and to find out more about choral scholarships, and chorister award scheme email the choir leader James Druce BMus Hons, LRAM, PGcert  Contact: [email protected]. 

Musical Recital Series: Wednesdays 12noon & Fridays 7.30pm in March 

Team Rector

The Revd Jonathan Haynes  via email: [email protected]

A place of prayer, music and peace offering a welcome to worship to all

A Victorian church that is very much a part of our present day community. We look forward welcoming  you at any of our services. 

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Get in touch

The Revd Jonathan Haynes, Team Rector

Christchurch Road,
London,

SW14 7AW
Greg Kyle, Administrator
020 8876 1630

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Tenebrae a service of shadows - Holy Wednesday

for 1 hour
Christ Church
Christ Church Road East Sheen Richmond, SW14 7AW, United Kingdom

Tenebrae (Latin for darkness or shadows) is an ancient Christian service traditionally held during Holy Week. Its purpose is to lead worshippers into the mystery, grief, and gravity of Christ’s passion through:

Scripture readings, Gradual extinguishing of candles, Deepening darkness, Silence and contemplation

A final loud sound (the strepitus) symbolising the earthquake, the stone rolled to the tomb...

Safeguarding

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The parish of Mortlake with East Sheen (which includes Christ Church) is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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