Maundy Thursday - Tenebrae Service with Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Holy Cross Daventry
Church Walk Daventry, NN11 4BL, United Kingdom

This evening, we observe a service that dates back to the 4th Century. We meditate on the fact that it was on the evening before Good Friday that Jesus and the disciples were together for the last time, standing in the shadow of the cross. The word ‘Tenebrae’, is Latin and literally means darkness.
Our service consists of a series of Bible readings that chronicle Jesus last week. At the end of each reading a candle is snuffed out, and is symbolic of the gathering darkness that came over Jesus. At the end of the service, the Paschal candle is carried out of the church. We leave the church in silence at the end of this service.

Holy Cross Daventry

Welcome to Holy Cross Church based in the heart of Daventry.

At Holy Cross church we endeavour to be a light in the darkness for the people of Daventry. We want to help our neighbours in practical ways and we want to encourage others to discover the love God has for each and every one of us. Please do come and visit us. To find out more visit our Website

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Rev. Dawn Stokes

Holy Cross Church
28 Osprey Drive,
Daventry,
Northamptonshire

NN11 0XP
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(01327) 438032

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Maundy Thursday - Tenebrae Service with Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Holy Cross Daventry
Church Walk Daventry, NN11 4BL, United Kingdom

This evening, we observe a service that dates back to the 4th Century. We meditate on the fact that it was on the evening before Good Friday that Jesus and the disciples were together for the last time, standing in the shadow of the cross. The word ‘Tenebrae’, is Latin and literally means darkness.
Our service consists of a series of Bible readings that chronicle Jesus last week. At the end of each reading a candle is snuffed out, and is symbolic of the gathering darkness that came over Jesus. At the end of the service, the Paschal candle is carried out of the church. We leave the church in silence at the end of this service.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Daventry: Holy Cross 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 Peterborough’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 Angela Squire Tel:07873 755354 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Victoria Kellett Tel: 01733 887000 . 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."

Further information can be found on the Safeguarding Page of our website