This is the day we remember Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem. The people in the crowd waved palm branches, laid their cloaks on the ground for the donkey to walk on and shouted, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."
At the beginning of the service Palm Crosses will be blessed and there will be a procession from the church gate.

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A light meal is shared in memory of the "Last Supper" which Jesus ate with his disciples. During the meal bread and wine will be passed round in the same way Jesus did with his disciples when he told them to "do this in memory of me." Maundy means command. At the end of the meal a time of silence is held to reflect on Jesus' distress in the Garden of Gethsemane.

A quiet, thoughtful service reflecting on the crucifixion.

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The service begins in darkness, a light is kindled, it is announced "Christ is Risen", the congregation reply " He is risen indeed, halleluiah!" candles are lit and a fanfare played. A joyful hymn is sung as people take their seats. The first Communion of Easter is celebrated.

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