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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Linzi Barrett

St Nicolas Parish Office
Chipping Hill
Witham
Essex

CM8 2JS
Linzi Barrett, Parish Administrator
01376 791548

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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.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Witham: St Nicolas 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 Chelmsford’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 [add their details here or use the button to link to a page that shows the info] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [add their details here or use the button below to link to your own page that shows the info or the diocesan safeguarding page]. 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."

Witham: St Nicolas Charity No. 1133036