A service of Holy Communion kindly led by the ever-ebullient Revd Canon John Ovenden, LVO and with Steve Winwood and Theo Mountford at the organ. Celebratory refreshments of Simnel cake, Easter eggs, coffee and champagne will served in the Nave after the service with general jollity.
ALL VERY WELCOME INDEED!

[The image is of the central panel of a fresco of the Passion of Christ by Gaudenzio Ferrari from the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Varallo Sesia, Italy.]

We celebrate a Summer Choral Evensong on Rogation Sunday led by Rev Canon Gary Grady and with the Turkdean Choir under the direction of Simon Wills.

Choir Introit: Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
Words: John White Chadwick (1840-1904)
Music: 'Song 1' Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

Preces & Responses: Ferial

Canticles: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B minor, op. 6 by Thomas Tertius Noble (1867-1953)

Hymns
Angel-voices ever singing
Words: Rev Francis Pott (1832-1909)
Music: “Angel Voices” by Edwin Monk PRCO (1819-1900)

The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Words: Rev John Ellerton (1826-‘93)
Music: “St Clement” by Rev Clement Scholefield (1839-1904)

Christ triumphant, ever reigning
Words: Michael Saward (1932-2015)
Music: “Guiting Power” by John Barnard FRCO (b.1948)

Anthem
Blessed be the God and Father
Words: 1Peter i, vv 3-5, 15-17 & 22-25
Music: SS Wesley (1810-'76)

Lavish Refreshments will be served in the Nave following the service.