Easter Vigil - Service of Light

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Streatham, Christ Church
Christchurch Road Streatham London, SW2 3ET, United Kingdom

The vigil begins between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Sunday outside the church, where an Easter fire is kindled and the Paschal candle is blessed and then lit. Our Service of Light proclaims the resurrection of Christ from the dead in word and action, in silence and sound. The Easter Candle, symbolizing Christ, the light of the world, is lit and the light is carried through the church and progressively passed to the whole congregation.
We start off outside the church and then enter the darkened church, lit only by candlelight, so care needs to be taken when participating in this service.

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Streatham, Christ Church

We are pleased to announce that we are open for Public Worship on Sundays at 11.00am and Wednesday mornings at 10.00am. Do come along and join us, you will be assured of a warm welcome. 

"The parish of Streatham: Christ Church is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."</span>

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Christ Church Vicarage, 3 Christchurch Road, London SW2 3ET

SW2 3ET
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07946 571 404

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Easter Vigil - Service of Light

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Streatham, Christ Church
Christchurch Road Streatham London, SW2 3ET, United Kingdom

The vigil begins between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Sunday outside the church, where an Easter fire is kindled and the Paschal candle is blessed and then lit. Our Service of Light proclaims the resurrection of Christ from the dead in word and action, in silence and sound. The Easter Candle, symbolizing Christ, the light of the world, is lit and the light is carried through the church and progressively passed to the whole congregation.
We start off outside the church and then enter the darkened church, lit only by candlelight, so care needs to be taken when participating in this service.

More info
Streatham, Christ Church Charity No. 284079