Good Friday Liturgy

for 2 hours
St Alban the Martyr
Stanhope Street / Conybere Street Birmingham, B12 0YF, United Kingdom

The first part of the Solemn Good Friday Liturgy, the Liturgy of the Word, consists of three Bible readings. The first is from Isaiah 52, describing God's "Suffering Servant" and the second, from Hebrews 4, describes Jesus as our "Supreme High Priest". The third, the account of the Passion from St John's Gospel, is either read dramatically or sung by members of the choir.

Then come the Solemn Prayers for the Church, the Bishop, the Faithful, the Catechumens, for the unity of the Church, for the Faithless, and for the conversion of the world.

The most moving part of the Good Friday Liturgy is the Veneration of the Cross, which is a symbolic way of paying homage to our Lord in his Passion and of dedicating our lives to following the way of the cross.

Then the Blessed Sacrament reserved on Thursday is brought back from the
Altar of Repose, and the service ends with Communion.

St Alban the Martyr

Welcome to the ACNY page for the church of Saint Alban the Martyr — the Church of England parish church for all the people of Highgate, Birmingham.

We are an inclusive and diverse church with a wide variety of services and activities, some are traditional and some are modern and informal, all within the Affirming Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England. Whether it is Sung Mass, quiet contemplation or family worship, we have something for you.

We care about our community. We work with Ark St Alban’s Academy where our vicar helps the students. We help Stanhope Wellbeing Hub, Highgate Community Support Ltd and run Highgate United Food Bank. We also welcomed people who are new to this country.

Come an join us at any of our services or activities.

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Revd Dr Gerald Sykes

120 Stanhope Street
Birmingham B12 0XB

B12 0XB
Vicar
(0121) 440 0404

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Good Friday Liturgy

for 2 hours
St Alban the Martyr
Stanhope Street / Conybere Street Birmingham, B12 0YF, United Kingdom

The first part of the Solemn Good Friday Liturgy, the Liturgy of the Word, consists of three Bible readings. The first is from Isaiah 52, describing God's "Suffering Servant" and the second, from Hebrews 4, describes Jesus as our "Supreme High Priest". The third, the account of the Passion from St John's Gospel, is either read dramatically or sung by members of the choir.

Then come the Solemn Prayers for the Church, the Bishop, the Faithful, the Catechumens, for the unity of the Church, for the Faithless, and for the conversion of the world.

The most moving part of the Good Friday Liturgy is the Veneration of the Cross, which is a symbolic way of paying homage to our Lord in his Passion and of dedicating our lives to following the way of the cross.

Then the Blessed Sacrament reserved on Thursday is brought back from the
Altar of Repose, and the service ends with Communion.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Highgate 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 Birmingham’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 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [Click the button below for contact details]. 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

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