Holy Week is the most special time for the church community. We journey together as pilgrims, remembering each Holy Week event at each of our four churches. Together we walk with Jesus’ through his passion, death, and resurrection– the greatest story of hope in the face of suffering.

Palm Sunday Eucharist
29 MARCH, 11.15 am
At St James Church Benwell, NE15 6RS

Beginning with a procession, singing, and waving palm crosses and branches. We remember how Jesus was welcomed by the people of Jerusalem, before he was killed. We also have a dramatic reading of the story of Jesus’ arrest and death.

Maundy Thursday - Eucharist of the Last Supper
2 April, 7.30pm
At Venerable Bede West Road, NE4 8AP

You are invited to have your feet washed (not compulsory!) as Jesus washed his Disciples’ feet at their last meal together. We share communion before the altar and church are then stripped of decoration and we descend into darkness.

‘The Watch’ lasts for an hour after the service for those who want to stay, just as Jesus asked his disciples to stay awake and pray with him in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good Friday - Veneration of the Cross
3 April, 2pm
At St John’s Church Benwell Village, NE15 6NW

We tell the story of Jesus’ trial and death. As we meditate on his sacrifice, a cross is brought into the church and we offer our prayers. This is a powerful service when we remember the outpouring of God’s love and how an instrument of death and oppression was transformed into a symbol of hope, joy and eternal life.

The Easter Celebration - Eucharist of the Resurrection
Sat 4 April, 8pm
At St Margaret’s Church Scotswood, NE15 6AR

We begin in darkness with a vigil around a fire, telling the story of God’s love and salvation throughout history. We light the Paschal Candle and light returns to the church with celebration and joy and singing. We baptise new Christians and renew our baptismal promises. We then celebrate the Eucharist once more, remembering that Christ conquered death, and now we share in this heavenly meal and receive eternal life.

Easter Day
Sun 5 April, 11.15am
At St James Church Benwell, NE15 6RS

We gather on Sunday morning, as we gather every Sunday, to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. There may even be an Easter egg hunt for young ones!