Good Friday, 18 April at 17h30 - Service of Shadows

for 1 hour
St. Peter's Anglican Church, Château-d'Oex
Grand Rue 49, Château-d’Œx, 1660, Switzerland

The Service of Shadows is a solemn and moving liturgy held on Good Friday to remember the suffering and death of Jesus. Rooted in the ancient Tenebrae tradition, the service features Scripture readings, music, silence, and the gradual extinguishing of candles.

As each part of the Passion story is read, a candle is put out, symbolizing the growing darkness of Jesus’ final hours. The service ends in near darkness and silence, inviting quiet reflection as we await the light of Easter morning.

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St. Peter's Anglican Church, Château-d'Oex

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We are an English-speaking Anglican church located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, serving the Château-d’Oex and Gstaad region. We are part of the Church of England, Diocese of Europe and, as such, we belong to Anglican Communion of Churches. We welcome people of all cultures, nationalities and denominations to worship with us. Our community is a warm and welcoming international family, united by faith and fellowship. Whether you live locally or are just visiting, we invite you to worship with us in person every Sunday at 17:30—or join us online for our services, talks, and music at youtube.com/@stpeters-ch.

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Good Friday, 18 April at 17h30 - Service of Shadows

for 1 hour
St. Peter's Anglican Church, Château-d'Oex
Grand Rue 49, Château-d’Œx, 1660, Switzerland

The Service of Shadows is a solemn and moving liturgy held on Good Friday to remember the suffering and death of Jesus. Rooted in the ancient Tenebrae tradition, the service features Scripture readings, music, silence, and the gradual extinguishing of candles.

As each part of the Passion story is read, a candle is put out, symbolizing the growing darkness of Jesus’ final hours. The service ends in near darkness and silence, inviting quiet reflection as we await the light of Easter morning.

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St. Peter's is committed to being a safe place for everyone but particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We are a member of the Anglican Communion, and follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies on Safeguarding.

Our Safeguarding Officer is Caroline Hatchell who can be contacted by email found on our website homepage.

The Diocese of Europe’s safeguarding page can be found below and it contains important information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact Caroline or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. And of course if you have urgent 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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