Starting in the Church Hall we hear the story of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and receive palm crosses to remind us of the cost of our redemption. We process to the church for the story of Jesus’ arrest, trial and crucifixion. The crowd who shouted ‘Hosanna’ at the beginning of the week are shouting ‘Crucify him’ instead by the end of the week.

An ancient office meaning ‘completion’. A 20-minute service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

The day of the last supper, Christ’s betrayal, and arrest. The evening service conveys both the solemnity of the day and the joyful celebration of the institution of Holy Communion. As the service ends the mood shifts as Jesus goes out from the upper room to be deserted, betrayed and arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. The service ends with the altar being stripped bare and the invitation to remain in silent prayer as we recall Jesus’ words to his disciples, ‘Could you not watch with me for one hour?’

Join the Vicar at 8.45am in the car park to leave for a walk to Poole for a united Ecumenical Service at 10am in the High Street.

Join JaM (Jesus & me) Children & Family Ministry Team in the Large Hall for a creative journey through Holy Week to Easter.
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In a bare church, the tone is set by the words of Jesus, ‘Weep not for me but for yourselves and your children,’ as we reflect on the love displayed by Jesus on the cross in the face of the weight of human sin which afflicts us all. Beginning with reflection and prayer, 12-1 and 1-2pm. Feel free to come and go on the hour. Ending with a service from 2-3pm as we are confronted with Christ’s death for us on the cross, and our own sin and shame that required such a sacrifice.

A service from 2-3pm as we are confronted with Christ’s death for us on the cross, and our own sin and shame that required such a sacrifice.

The service begins in semi-darkness. We hear the story of salvation history, the paschal candle is lit and processed. Light gradually fills the church as we proclaim Christ our Light, risen from the dead. The service continues as we renew our baptismal vows and prepare for our Easter Communion the next day.

The greatest of all Christian festivals. The church is beautifully decorated with flowers, and the risen Christ is known to us in the breaking of bread.

The greatest of all Christian festivals. The church is beautifully decorated with flowers, and the risen Christ is known to us in the breaking of bread