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Bohdan Piasecki's painting of the Last Supper

We are in Holy Week.
Please join us as we explore its meaning.

What is Holy Week?
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HOLY WEEK & EASTER 2019 AT ST JAMES'S

THURSDAY 18 APRIL 2019 - MAUNDY THURSDAY
  • 8.30am Eucharist in the side chapel
  • 12noon Holding the Silence in Holy Week short midday prayer in the side chapel
  • 6.30pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist - Preacher The Revd Ivan Khovacs
    The story of the Last Supper is told, Christ's washing of his disciples' feet is re-enacted, followed by the stripping of the altars.
    For those who are able to stay, a Vigil is kept until 10pm

FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2019 - GOOD FRIDAY
  • 12noon The Three Hours - Scripture, music and silence in contemplation of the Crucifixion

SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2019 - HOLY SATURDAY/EASTER EVE
  • 6.30pm Vespers: a simple and informal service with spaces for individual contributions
  • 10.00pm Compline followed by All-Night Vigil
    If you would like to join the vigil, please contact the Vestry on 020 7292 4865 or email vergers@sjp.org.uk

SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2019 EASTER DAY/FEAST OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION What is Easter?
5.15am Church doors open
  • 5.45am Dawn Eucharist in the garden, followed by procession to Piccadilly Circus
    to proclaim the Resurrection. Breakfast at church follows and everyone is welcome
  • 11.00am Festival Eucharist for Easter - Preacher The Revd Lucy Winkett
  • 3.00pm The Resurrection Gospel Oratorio performed in the church courtyard by
    Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir
  • 6.00pm Sunday Spirit: The Taizé Spirit Chants and prayers in the Taizé tradition

ALLELUIA! CHRIST IS RISEN

Annual Church Meeting Sunday 28 April 2019 at 1.30pm - download the papers
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Maundy Thursday
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Good Friday
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Holy Saturday (Luczakowski)
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Resurrection (Piero della Francesca)
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