The Easter Vigil

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Witham: St Nicolas
Chipping Hill Witham Chelmsford, CM8 2JS, United Kingdom

We gather in the half-light of Dawn on Easter Sunday. From a burning brazier outside we light the Paschal (Easter) Candle, then entering the stillness of the half-dark mediæval church building we proclaim the light of Christ, each of us holding a lit taper for the first part of the service. We hear writings from the Hebrew Scriptures that inform our understanding of Christ's resurrection, sing songs/hymns that match. Then we proclaim 'Alleluia! Christ is risen!' and make an almighty racket in church! Always guaranteed to bring a smile to my face.(Please bring bells, tambourines, shakers etc with you.) We reaffirm our baptisms before celebrating Holy Communion. The first communion of Easter Sunday, usually with incense.

(Afterwards we head off to the Rectory for an early breakfast of Croissants and good coffee.)

A holy, still and joyous way to begin our celebrations of Christ's resurrection.

Witham: St Nicolas

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Chipping Hill
Witham
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The Easter Vigil

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Witham: St Nicolas
Chipping Hill Witham Chelmsford, CM8 2JS, United Kingdom

We gather in the half-light of Dawn on Easter Sunday. From a burning brazier outside we light the Paschal (Easter) Candle, then entering the stillness of the half-dark mediæval church building we proclaim the light of Christ, each of us holding a lit taper for the first part of the service. We hear writings from the Hebrew Scriptures that inform our understanding of Christ's resurrection, sing songs/hymns that match. Then we proclaim 'Alleluia! Christ is risen!' and make an almighty racket in church! Always guaranteed to bring a smile to my face.(Please bring bells, tambourines, shakers etc with you.) We reaffirm our baptisms before celebrating Holy Communion. The first communion of Easter Sunday, usually with incense.

(Afterwards we head off to the Rectory for an early breakfast of Croissants and good coffee.)

A holy, still and joyous way to begin our celebrations of Christ's resurrection.

Witham: St Nicolas Charity No. 1133036