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March
Sunday 15th March – 10:00am
Mothering Sunday – Church Parade and all-age service with posies for the women, and an opportunity to light a candle for others who can’t be with us. Free cake and coffee after the service in the hall.
Sunday 22nd March
Passiontide begins – this is the two weeks before Easter, and Christians are encouraged to devote extra time to prayer and fasting in preparation.
Wednesday 25th March – 7:30pm
Communion for the Feast of the Annunciation (marking when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary) – held in the Lady Chapel. Half-hour said service.
Sunday 29th March – 10:00am & 6:30pm
Palm Sunday
10am – Parish Eucharist, including the Procession of the Palms (starting in the Hall) and the dramatic reading of the Passion with the help of the St James Players.
6:30pm – A very special evening service for the Eve of Holy Week, including readings, poems and music from our extended choir.
April
Wednesday 1st April – 12:00pm
Celtic Communion for Holy Week – held in the Lady Chapel.
Maundy Thursday 2nd April
11:00am – Chrism Mass at Southwark Cathedral, where oils are given for the parish and clergy renew their vows.
7:30pm – Parish Communion of the Last Supper, including the symbolic washing of feet, the stripping of the altars, and optional Watch until 10pm.
Good Friday 3rd April
10:00am – Churches Together Walk of Witness – meet in Jubilee Square and walk to the War Memorial.
12:00–1:45pm – Children’s Easter Crafts in the Hall (limited to first 45 children).
All-Age Prayer Stations in the Church (open to all).
2:00–3:00pm – The Last Hour By the Cross – a moving meditation with music, hymns, and veneration of the cross.
Saturday 4th April – 8:00pm
Easter Eve – Easter Vigil with Confirmations at Southwark Cathedral. Please note there is no Vigil at St James; all are welcome at the Cathedral.
Sunday 5th April – Easter Day
8:30am – Easter Fire Service starting outside with lighting of the Paschal Candle.
10:00am – Easter Parish Communion with Easter Egg Hunt, plus prosecco, chocolate, and coffee.
6:30pm – Easter Festival Evensong.
Monday 6th April
Easter Monday – Office and church closed for Bank Holiday. All normal activities cancelled.
Wednesday 8th April
Easter Break – No Book Club or Celtic Communion.
Sunday 12th April – 10:00am
Low Sunday – One service only.
Monday 13th April
“Breathe” – On Easter break.
Wednesday 15th April
Book Club Returns – New book: “The Great Divorce” by C. S. Lewis.
Sunday 19th April
2nd Sunday After Easter – Choir returns.
Wednesday 22nd April – 7:00–9:00pm
PCC Heartbeat Meeting
Saturday 25th April – 7:30pm
St James Orchestra Summer Concert – Save the date and book early to avoid disappointment!
May
Saturday 2nd May – 5:00pm
Healing Service
Saturday 9th May – 3:00–5:00pm
Preaching and Intercessions Workshop – For those interested in preaching or leading prayers in church and wanting to improve their skills. Please speak to Mother Katie to be included.
Sunday 10th May – 6:30pm
Easter Anthems – A special evening service of choral music and prayer.
Thursday 14th May – 7:30pm
Ascension Day Eucharist
Sunday 17th May
APCM
Saturday 23rd May – 2:30–4:30pm
“With Wind and Fire” – Pentecost Quiet Afternoon – A mini-retreat led by Mother Katie. Booking necessary. Take time out for yourself and God. Refreshments provided.
Sunday 24th May – 10:00am
Pentecost – All-Age Parade Service – Celebrating the Birth of the Church. Expect balloons, cake, and a few surprises.
