These are Lent & Easter events this year.

Palm Sunday Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Alphege, Whitstable (Whitstable Team Ministry)
Address
High St Whitstable, CT5 1AY, United Kingdom

Beginning outside the church with acclamations and palm crosses, followed by a procession leading inside, our Service of the Word continues with the Passion reading, voiced by members of the congregation, hymns and prayers. Kids' Space in the Chapel, car parking and refreshments afterwards. All ages welcome. Also live-steamed on our Facebook page.

Maundy Thursday Stripping the Altar

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
St Alphege, Whitstable (Whitstable Team Ministry)
Address
High St Whitstable, CT5 1AY, United Kingdom

A time of quiet and reflection whilst the altar frontals and all falls and banners are removed, to leave the church bare for the commemoration of the crucifixion of Christ. Prayers and readings.

Good Friday Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Alphege, Whitstable (Whitstable Team Ministry)
Address
High St Whitstable, CT5 1AY, United Kingdom

Join with church members from Churches Together in Whitstable to follow the Cross through our town. Starting near Swalecliffe Skate Park, along the Promenade at Tankerton, through the Harbour to Reeves Beach, concluding at St Alphege in the High Street. Drinks and hot cross buns afterwards.

Last Hour Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Alphege, Whitstable (Whitstable Team Ministry)
Address
High St Whitstable, CT5 1AY, United Kingdom

A quiet, solemn service marking the Crucifixion with readings, prayers, hymns and periods of silence.

Easter Vigil and Service of Light

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Alphege, Whitstable (Whitstable Team Ministry)
Address
High St Whitstable, CT5 1AY, United Kingdom

Begin in the Narthex, gathered around our indoor firepit, to share the stories of God's saving power from the Old Testament. Then follow the new Paschal candle into the church for the first celebration of Christ's Resurrection, with lighted candles, joyful singing and the renewal of baptismal vows.

Easter Sunday Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Alphege, Whitstable (Whitstable Team Ministry)
Address
High St Whitstable, CT5 1AY, United Kingdom

A joyful service of Holy Communion, including readings, hymns, prayers and sermon. All are welcome to stay for coffee after the service. Car parking available. Kids' Space for the first part of the service. Also livestreamed on our Facebook page.