Benefice Easter Vigil

for 1 hour
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Ringwood
Market Place Ringwood, BH24 1AW, United Kingdom

An Easter Vigil is a Christian religious service that takes place on the evening of Holy Saturday, the night before Easter Sunday. It is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the triumph of light over darkness, of life over death.

The service typically begins outside the church with a "Service of Light," in which a new fire is kindled, and the Paschal Candle is lit. The flame is then used to light candles held by the congregation as they process into the church, symbolizing the spreading of the light of Christ.

The Easter Vigil service includes several key elements, including the reading of Old Testament passages that foreshadow the coming of Christ, baptisms and confirmations of new converts, and the renewal of baptismal vows by the entire congregation. The service culminates with the joyful proclamation of the resurrection of Christ and the singing of the Gloria, which is withheld during the Lenten season.

The Easter Vigil is considered one of the most important services of the Christian calendar, and it is often the first service to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. It is a time of hope, renewal, and joy, as Christians celebrate the triumph of life over death and the promise of eternal salvation.

All Saints in St Leonards & St Ives

Welcome to All Saints Parish

All Saints is a modern Anglican parish church situated in the secluded residential area of St Leonard's & St Ives, close to the attractive market town of Ringwood.

The present church was built in 1972, although the original church on the same site dates from 1912.

It is the main Church of England church serving a population of around 7000 people in this pleasant area of low-rise buildings and spacious gardens, and is the hub of much of the local community.

Besides catering for the spiritual needs of the parish, All Saints hosts a choir, music group, a flower guild, Sunday school and Mother & Toddler Group. The Church Centre is a venue for a variety of educational and recreational interests in an active and well-integrated community.

Our purpose is to provide a broad-based variety of worship that glorifies God and portrays Christianity in a manner that is both relevant and appealing to people. We seek an inclusive approach to provide a focal point of worship and welcome for everyone, of all ages, whether regular church-goers or not.

The spiritual benefit for the parish is a paramount importance. We seek to portray and promote the person of Christ and the ethos of Christianity and its principles as an essential and integral part of daily life in a way that people can comfortably and readily relate to, and of which they feel part of.

"The parish of St Leonards & St Ives is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Winchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

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Lisa Hover

The Service Road
Ringwood

BH24 2NS
Parish Administrator
01425461512
01425 489898

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Benefice Easter Vigil

for 1 hour
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Ringwood
Market Place Ringwood, BH24 1AW, United Kingdom

An Easter Vigil is a Christian religious service that takes place on the evening of Holy Saturday, the night before Easter Sunday. It is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the triumph of light over darkness, of life over death.

The service typically begins outside the church with a "Service of Light," in which a new fire is kindled, and the Paschal Candle is lit. The flame is then used to light candles held by the congregation as they process into the church, symbolizing the spreading of the light of Christ.

The Easter Vigil service includes several key elements, including the reading of Old Testament passages that foreshadow the coming of Christ, baptisms and confirmations of new converts, and the renewal of baptismal vows by the entire congregation. The service culminates with the joyful proclamation of the resurrection of Christ and the singing of the Gloria, which is withheld during the Lenten season.

The Easter Vigil is considered one of the most important services of the Christian calendar, and it is often the first service to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. It is a time of hope, renewal, and joy, as Christians celebrate the triumph of life over death and the promise of eternal salvation.