Holy Week is the most important week of the Christian year as we walk with Jesus through the story of his last days on Earth to the wonder of the empty tomb and the joy of the Resurrection. Please join us across the Benefice for services!
Palm Sunday – 13th April
Palm Sunday Service with Procession
Starting at St Giles’, 10.15am, with the liturgy of the Palms. We remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. We then process, singing, up the Woodstock Road reaching St Margaret’s for the liturgy of the Passion.
Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, St Giles’, 6.30pm
Beautiful liturgical performance of the ancient hymn.
Monday 14th April & Tuesday 15th April
Candlelit Compline, St Giles’, 8pm
Short, reflective night prayer entirely by candlelight
Wednesday 16th April
Tenebrae, St Giles’, 8pm
Service of the shadows. Candles are gradually extinguished as the story of the passion is read.
Maundy Thursday – 17th April
Maundy Thursday Eucharist with Stripping of the Altars, St Margaret’s, 8pm
We remember the Last Supper when Jesus washed the disciples feet. The church is stripped of its decoration and the service ends in a silent watch into the night.
Good Friday – 18th April
Hot Cross Bun Service St Margaret’s, 10am
Service for families – come and learn about the Easter Story!
BCP Choral Mattins, St Giles’, 10.30am
Choral service with Litany from 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
The Three Hours of Devotion, St Margaret’s, 12pm
12noon-1.45pm, Reflections & Silence (drop-in)
1.45pm – Liturgy of Good Friday. A stark and moving service as we focus on Jesus’ death.
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil & Eucharist St Margaret’s, 8pm
The climax of the week. Beginning around a fire outside, we start in darkness recounting stories of God before the light is spread in the church and we have the first Eucharist of Easter to celebrate the Resurrection. Join us for drinks together afterwards. With St Margaret’s Choir.
Easter Day
Book of Common Prayer Easter Service, St Giles’, 8am
Choral Easter Eucharist, St Giles’, 10.30am
Choral Easter Eucharist, St Margaret’s, 10.30am
Followed by an Easter-egg hunt!