The Scena Mundi Theatre Company and Durham University Students present the medieval play of the 'York Skinners' Entry into Jerusalem'. Free admission. All are very welcome.

All are very welcome to join us at our Parish Eucharist with Procession on Palm Sunday, marking Christ's entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. This service also includes the Proclaiming of the Passion according to Matthew in dramatized form. Tea and coffee will be served in the Institute following the service.

***Please note - British Summer Time begins today; clocks go forward one hour! This service will begin in the Institute across the road for the procession across to Church.***

Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray.’ He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated. Then he said to them, ‘I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.’ And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.’

(Mathew 26:36-39, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)

Setting:
Mathias - Communion Service

Hymns:
128: All Glory, Laud, and Honour
129 (t.i): Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!
112: My Song is Love Unknown
125: We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died

Psalms:
31:9-16

Readings:
Philippians 2:5-11
The Passion according to Matthew (in dramatized form)

Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intention for the Day:

The Anglican Church of Melanesia - The Most Reverend Leonard Dawea

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

Prison Chaplains: HMP Holme House, Stockton-on-Tees - The Reverend Kate Brooke and The Reverend Andrei Petrine; HMP Durham - Mrs Paula Barber; HMP Frankland (High Security) - The Reverend Rachel Farnham; HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women) - The Reverend Rebecca Feeney

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Monthly Deanery Intention - March 2026:

Lanchester Deanery

The Collect of the Day:

Almighty and everlasting God, who in your tender love towards the human race sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take upon him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross: grant that we may follow the example of his patience and humility, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

The Post Communion:

Lord Jesus Christ, you humbled yourself in taking the form of a servant, and in obedience died on the cross for our salvation: give us the mind to follow you and to proclaim you as Lord and King, to the glory of God the Father.

Amen.

***Unless otherwise stated, all hymns are from Common Praise: A new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (2000); *SP = Sing Praise: Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship (2010).***

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A prayerful and reflective service from the Book of Common Prayer. Roughly every other Sunday in term time, a full choral evensong is held.

All are very welcome.

Sunday, 29th March 2026 - The Sunday next before Easter

Said Evensong with Hymns

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

(Matthew 21:42-44, King James Version)

Hymns:
118: O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High!
105: Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Psalms:
80

Lessons:
Isaiah 5:1-7
Matthew 21:33-end

***Please see the 'Palm Sunday 2026 - Procession & Parish Eucharist' page for the Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle intentions for the day, along with the Deanery for the month, and the Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle intentions for the day.***

The Collect of the Day:

Almighty and everlasting God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility; Mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

***Unless otherwise stated, all hymns are from Common Praise: A new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (2000); *SP = Sing Praise: Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship (2010).***

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All are very welcome to join us for a service of Holy Communion at St Mary's to mark the Tuesday of Holy Week.

A short time of reflection, designed to be a benefit for parents dropping off children at the school, with a concluding prayer and coffee. All are very welcome.

Please click on the attachment below for further information.

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A prayerful, reflective service from the Book of Common Prayer, held in the chancel.

Tea, coffee and chat afterwards in the vestry.

All are very welcome.

All are very welcome to join us for a service of Holy Communion to mark the Wednesday of Holy Week.

All are very welcome to join us for a special service of the Eucharist with the Stripping of the Altars and Watch, marking Maundy Thursday.

All are very welcome to join us on Good Friday for the Liturgy of the Day and Sung Passion, marking the Crucifixion and Death of Christ.

A special late evening service of light on the Holy Saturday celebrating the Resurrection of Christ.

All are very welcome.

A joyful service on Easter Day celebrating the Resurrection of God's only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.

All are very welcome.

The worshipping heart of parish life; a Common Worship service including Holy Communion, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road.

All are very welcome.

***Unless otherwise stated, all hymns are from Common Praise: A new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (2000); *SP = Sing Praise: Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship (2010).***

A monthly event which usually takes place on the second Tuesday of the month. Pop in for tea, coffee and a chat.

Free entry; all are very welcome.