Holy Week and Easter services in Houghton-le-Spring 2017

We are delighted that we will be joined this Holy Week by Bishop John Packer for a series of talks journeying through Jesus’ Passion.

 

The week begins with Palm Sunday 9th April – we will process as usual from Rectory Park (get there about 9.45am) into church along with a donkey.

From Monday to Wednesday there will be a Eucharist at 7pm with a talk by Bishop John.

Maundy Thursday there will be a Eucharist at 10am and at 7.30pm followed by the Watch (silent prayer and meditation) and ending with Compline (Night Prayer) at 10pm.

Good Friday – come and see our Crucifixion Play at 12noon in the church grounds then at 3pm we have the traditional Good Friday Liturgy in church.

Easter Vigil – the first service of Easter will be at 7.30pm on Holy Saturday with fire and the lighting of the Paschal Candle.

Easter Sunday – join us for our celebration Eucharists at 8.30am and 10am. Then come and Engage with the Resurrection at 6pm.

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