Holy Week & Easter 2025
- Church
- Mar 29
- 1 min read
You are invited to journey with us through Holy Week, when we recall the story of Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection. The greatest story of hope in the face of suffering.
Palm Sunday
13th April, 11am
At Venerable Bede, NE4 8AP
We remember Christ’s triumphant arrival into Jerusalem with a procession outside the church bearing palm crosses and branches and singing. There is then a dramatic reading of the passion story and Holy Communion.
Maundy Thursday
17th April, 7.30pm
At St John's Benwell Village, NE15 6NW
We recall how Jesus shared his last meal with friends before he was betrayed with washing of feet and the stripping of decoration from the church. After the service the church remains open for the ‘watch’ until midnight for silent prayer.
Good Friday
18th April, 2pm
at St Margaret's Scotswood, NE15 6AR
We gather at the foot of the cross to remember that Jesus suffered and died for us and meditate on Christ's sacrifice. With veneration of the cross.
The Easter Vigil
Saturday 30th March, 8.30pm
at St James Benwell, NE15 6RS
The climax of Holy Week and the most important celebration of the Christian calendar. A service full of symbolism with light, music, and water, we rejoice in Christ’s bursting from the tomb, bringing us all hope of new life.
Easter Morning
Sun 20th April
9.30am at St John's
9.45am at St Margaret's Scotswood
11am at St James
We gather for Holy Communion on Easter morning.