St Bartholomew the Great, also livestreamed

Celebrant & preacher: The Reverend Marcus Walker, The Rector
Deacon: The Reverend Rosamond McDowell, Associate Priest

We meet outside, in the dusk. A fire is lit, and from it the Paschal Candle. This candle is brought into the church, from which the whole church is slowly lit. The Deacon sings the Exsultet, an ancient chant celebrating Christ’s resurrection. A vigil of readings anticipates the resurrection, which is then proclaimed with the cry “Alleluia, Christ is risen!”. The church is brought back to life with light and the celebration of the Eucharist. This year there will be baptisms and holy water will be used to remind the rest of the congregation of our own Baptismal vows.

Thus the heavens and the earth were made (extract from “In the beginning”) – Copland
Acceptabis sacrificium – Isaac
Vidi aquam – Paul Grady
Sicut cervus – Palestrina
Sequence: Victimæ paschali laudes – Victoria
Mass Setting: Messe Solennelle – Vierne
Offertory Motet: Most glorious Lord of life – Harris
Communion Motet: This joyful Eastertide – Dutch trad. arr. Ledger
Postlude: Incantation pour un jour Saint – Langlais