Holy Saturday is characterised by absence. There is no liturgical focus; indeed, there are no liturgical ceremonies whatsoever, beyond the daily office. It is a day on which we come face to face with the emptiness of the world when Christ was killed; what life would be like without the loving presence of God in the world. It’s the only day on which the blessed sacrament is not reserved in church.

In the evening, however, as night falls, we will celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, and life over death, as Christ rises from the tomb. The Easter Vigil is the liturgical cornerstone of the whole Church calendar.

The focus from earliest times has been the journey from death to life: our ‘Exodus,’ our liberation from the captivity of sin and death, and entry into the new life of the resurrection. The first part of the service consists of vigil readings, accounts of God saving his people in the Old Testament, and the climax is the reading from Exodus 14, the parting of the Red Sea.

The Paschal Candle, lit from a fire kindled outside the church, leads us in procession into the church, and the priest sings the ‘Exsultet,’ the ancient and beautiful song in praise of the light. We acclaim the resurrection with an organ fanfare, and the ringing of bells and clashing of pots and pans, and the church lights are raised as we throw open the doors of the reredos above the high altar in joyful celebration. A moment of high drama not to be missed!

The Paschal Candle leads us to the font and is dipped into the water to bless it. Gathered around the font, the symbol of the empty tomb, we renew our baptismal vows and are sprinkled with the waters of resurrection; a reminder of our baptism into the death and resurrection of Christ.

The joyful celebration of the Eucharist crowns the liturgy. This is one of the longer services of the year, but certainly one of the most powerful, and the most glorious.

An early celebration of the Eucharist with a short homily.

A short and interactive time of morning worship suitably especially for families. Children lead the reading, serving, and singing. On the second Sunday of the month we celebrate the Family Mass.

(On the first Sunday of each month we share 'Godly Play' together - please see the separate Godly Play listing for more details.)

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Our joyful Family Mass with hymns, music from our junior singers, and followed by an Easter egg hunt! All are welcome.

A celebration of the Eucharist in the beauty of our catholic tradition, with choral and organ music, incense, and ritual. Sunday School is available for children.

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Our joyful celebration of the Lord's Resurrection on Easter Day.

The traditional service of Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer, with music from our adult choir. On Feast Days Evensong concludes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

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A short service of scripture and prayer, every morning (Monday to Friday), with simple plainchant and space for reflection.

A spacious celebration of the Eucharist with few words, and plenty of time for prayer and contemplation.

During Advent we celebrate a 'Rorate Mass' by candlelight (same day and time).

Midweek celebration of the Eucharist, followed by coffee and social time in the hall.

On the first Sunday of each month, join us in the hall at 9.15 am for our session of Godly Play, with beautiful story-telling, craft activities, and refreshments. Godly Play is a wonderful way for children, especially young ones, to engage with their spiritual side. Suitable for all the family, and a great way to get to know people.

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