The Easter Vigil

for 1 hour
St Michael and All Angels
South St/Penhill Rd Lancing, BN15 8AJ, United Kingdom

Easter is the most joyful day of the year for Christians. The resurrection has come, and we have moved from darkness to light. The Easter Vigil goes through this very process, as the Church starts in darkness, and it’s empty as we begin the service outside. This is the most glorious service of the church’s year. We light the Easter fire outside, which in turn lights the Paschal Candle. As we process into church, that light begins to spread, and we sing to the candle itself. As the service continues, little by little, the light returns to the church, until the lights are switched on, the organ begins again and we sing Alleluia with great gusto! In addition we bless the font, and receive the first Communion of Easter. Afterwards we celebrate with wine and cake!

St Michael and All Angels

Welcome!

St Michael and All Angels is your parish church in the southern part of Lancing. We are a friendly and welcoming congregation of all ages and backgrounds. 

At St Michael's, the church is the people and not the buildings. We are the 'living stones' that make up the church: we worship together, pray together, have fun together, eat together, look after one another and work together for the good of the community and the building up of God's kingdom. None of us are perfect, but we seek to be a church that lives out God's love for one another.

The parish of South Lancing and Sompting 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 Officers (PSOs). The Diocese of Chichester’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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The Reverend Felix Smith

St Michael's Vicarage
117 Penhill Road
Lancing

BN15 8HD
01903 753653

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The Easter Vigil

for 1 hour
St Michael and All Angels
South St/Penhill Rd Lancing, BN15 8AJ, United Kingdom

Easter is the most joyful day of the year for Christians. The resurrection has come, and we have moved from darkness to light. The Easter Vigil goes through this very process, as the Church starts in darkness, and it’s empty as we begin the service outside. This is the most glorious service of the church’s year. We light the Easter fire outside, which in turn lights the Paschal Candle. As we process into church, that light begins to spread, and we sing to the candle itself. As the service continues, little by little, the light returns to the church, until the lights are switched on, the organ begins again and we sing Alleluia with great gusto! In addition we bless the font, and receive the first Communion of Easter. Afterwards we celebrate with wine and cake!

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