Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service and stripping of Altar

for 1 hour
St James
St James, Church Lane Riding Mill Northumberland, NE44 6AT, United Kingdom

Tenebrae is a quiet prelude to Easter Day which helps us identify with the darkness and loss felt by Jesus’ followers as they experienced his death.
Some have suggested that this ancient tradition takes us with Jesus as he 'descends to the dead' to deliver the captives. It also parallels the Exodus when Moses freed the slaves in Egypt.
Following each reading a moment of quiet reflection will be held after which a candle will be extinguished and we will share in a response.

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St John

The beautiful church of St John, of the Parish of Healey, is open all day and every day for private prayer. Our visitor book tells us just how many people find that it is an ideal place to contemplate, restore, and commune with God. You are welcome here.

We have one formal service a month, at 5pm on the third Sunday. This may be Evening Prayer or Holy Communion: we use the words from the Church of England's Common Worship in modern language.

There are special services at Easter and Christmas - our Carol Service at 6pm on Christmas Eve is particularly beautiful, we think.

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The Reverend Diana Johnson

The Vicarage
Riding Mill
Northumberland

NE44 6AT
Vicar
01434 682 768
Churchwarden
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Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service and stripping of Altar

for 1 hour
St James
St James, Church Lane Riding Mill Northumberland, NE44 6AT, United Kingdom

Tenebrae is a quiet prelude to Easter Day which helps us identify with the darkness and loss felt by Jesus’ followers as they experienced his death.
Some have suggested that this ancient tradition takes us with Jesus as he 'descends to the dead' to deliver the captives. It also parallels the Exodus when Moses freed the slaves in Egypt.
Following each reading a moment of quiet reflection will be held after which a candle will be extinguished and we will share in a response.

More info Join online

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Healey: St John is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).
Our Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Jamie Warde-Aldam who may be contacted at [email protected]

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor:
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Interim safeguarding contacts
Please direct safeguarding enquiries to the archdeacons:
The Venerable Catherine Sourbut Groves: 07436 220 872 / [email protected]

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.