Good Friday Liturgy

for 2 hours
St Anne, Alderney
Between Victoria Street and Rue de l'Église Alderney, GY9 3XA, Guernsey

Today, we gather at the foot of the cross.

We are offering three reflections, one every 20 minutes in the first hour, and will then gather to break bread together from 2pm.

Our Good Friday liturgy is a solemn and powerful act of worship in which we remember the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. It is a day of silence, of starkness, of truth laid bare. We do not celebrate Holy Communion; instead, we reflect on the cost of love and the depth of God’s mercy.

This year, our liturgy is preceded by three short reflections, each around fifteen minutes long, offering space to journey more deeply into the mystery of the cross. These reflections invite us to pause, to watch, and to wonder:
– at the weight of the world Jesus carried,
– at the courage of his obedience,
– and at the hope hidden even in death.

Following the reflections, we will continue in prayer, in scripture, and in the veneration of the cross. Together, we stand in the shadow of the crucified Christ, knowing that even here, we are not alone.

We wait at the cross – not as a place of defeat, but as the threshold of transformation.

St Anne, Alderney

St Anne’s is a lively worshipping community on the beautiful island of Alderney where all are welcome to come and see and come and be. 

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The Reverend Samantha Martell

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Rue de l'Eglise
St Anne
Alderney

GY9 3TE
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Good Friday Liturgy

for 2 hours
St Anne, Alderney
Between Victoria Street and Rue de l'Église Alderney, GY9 3XA, Guernsey

Today, we gather at the foot of the cross.

We are offering three reflections, one every 20 minutes in the first hour, and will then gather to break bread together from 2pm.

Our Good Friday liturgy is a solemn and powerful act of worship in which we remember the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. It is a day of silence, of starkness, of truth laid bare. We do not celebrate Holy Communion; instead, we reflect on the cost of love and the depth of God’s mercy.

This year, our liturgy is preceded by three short reflections, each around fifteen minutes long, offering space to journey more deeply into the mystery of the cross. These reflections invite us to pause, to watch, and to wonder:
– at the weight of the world Jesus carried,
– at the courage of his obedience,
– and at the hope hidden even in death.

Following the reflections, we will continue in prayer, in scripture, and in the veneration of the cross. Together, we stand in the shadow of the crucified Christ, knowing that even here, we are not alone.

We wait at the cross – not as a place of defeat, but as the threshold of transformation.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Alderney: St Anne 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 Salisbury’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 who is currently the Vicar, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor The Reverend Jon Honour is the Deanery Safeguarding Officer
01481 724319. 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."

https://www.alderneyparishchurch.aci.gg/safeguarding.php