The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, with footwashing, followed by The Watch until midnight.

for 3 hours, 45 mins
St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston
Towngate Eccleston Chorley, PR7 5QL, United Kingdom

The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. The service includes the washing of feet, symbolizing Christ’s command to love and serve one another, the Eucharist recalling the institution of Holy Communion, and the stripping of the altar, representing Jesus' abandonment before his arrest. Following the liturgy, the Watch is a time of silent prayer and reflection, echoing Jesus’ request to his disciples to keep watch with him in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Christ Church, Charnock Richard

We are a warm, welcoming village church here in Charnock Richard. We look forward to seeing you at our Parish Eucharist, 8.45am each Sunday. Christ Church is often open for prayer during the week, an opportunity to have a quiet moment of reflection in our busy lives.

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Mrs Margaret Stewart, Parish Administrator
07376 374597
Fr Jordan McDermott, Rector
01257 452777
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The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, with footwashing, followed by The Watch until midnight.

for 3 hours, 45 mins
St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston
Towngate Eccleston Chorley, PR7 5QL, United Kingdom

The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. The service includes the washing of feet, symbolizing Christ’s command to love and serve one another, the Eucharist recalling the institution of Holy Communion, and the stripping of the altar, representing Jesus' abandonment before his arrest. Following the liturgy, the Watch is a time of silent prayer and reflection, echoing Jesus’ request to his disciples to keep watch with him in the Garden of Gethsemane.

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Our parish of Charnock Richard, Christ Church is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Lorna McCormick ([email protected] / 07816 480034) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Cath Smith ([email protected] / 07711 485170) . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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