A said service from Common Worship Order One in contemporary language with a short sermon. No hymns.

A sung service from Common Worship Order One in contemporary language, with hymns, choir and sermon. During termtime, there are activities for children. Followed by coffee, tea, juice and biscuits in the Parish Room.

Each evening begins with screening an episode of Jimmy McGovern’s critically acclaimed BBC series "Broken". Starring Sean Bean, the script draws on material written by New Testament theologian and Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, Paula Gooder. The screening is followed by a time of reflection and discussion based on the drama's themes and scenarios. We conclude with Compline - also known as Night Prayer or the Prayers at the End of the Day - in the church chancel at 9.30pm. All are welcome.

The ancient office of Night Prayer (Compline) derives its name from a Latin word meaning 'completion' (completorium). A service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

Speaker: The Revd Polly Faulkner, Racial Justice Adviser for the Oxford Diocese. It will provide an opportunity to develop an understanding of unconscious bias, our tendency to make judgements based on prejudice and assumptions, rather than indisputable facts and data.
Polly has worked in social justice addressing inequality for over 40 years. Her background is in advice, social justice and mental health. Among other awards, Polly has won Gold & Silver Radio Academy Awards for social justice projects which she has led with BBC Radio Berkshire. Last year she won an NHS Grass Roots Community Award for her contribution to the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the local community. Polly is a calypsonian, Mum of five and grandmother of four. She describes her family as her heartbeat.

Parish Eucharist with the Blessing and Procession of Palms
We gather at Wolvercote Young People’s Club at 9.50am for the Palm Procession into church, as we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

A said service from the Book of Common Prayer (1662) in traditional language, with a short sermon. No hymns. (Usually every 2nd and 4th Sundays.)

Informal and contemplative worship

A time of simple refreshment and a Eucharist with prayer for healing

A beautiful and evocative act of worship, Tenebrae simply means 'darkness' or 'shadows' and the liturgy is a simple ritual of extinguishing candles as we hear readings from Scripture, poetry and music that help us to identify with Christ's sufferings as we enter into the darkness of his final hours and death. But it ends with a noisy celebration of his resurrection (still in darkness).

Holy Eucharist with footwashing, followed by The Watch until midnight.
The Triduum begins as we recall the last supper, Jesus’ servanthood, and the institution of the Eucharist, before keeping watch at the Altar of Repose.

12 noon: The Three Hours Devotion - Silence, hymns and reflections on The Cross
2 pm The Liturgy of the Good Friday - We recall Christ’s crucifixion and death.

As we gather outside in darkness, the Easter Fire is lit and we proclaim Christ’s resurrection. Followed by Bucks Fizz and Simnel Cake.

A quieter, said Eucharist to welcome Easter morning.

A joyful celebration of Easter for all - followed by a children’s Easter Egg Hunt