Holy Week at St Alban’s

Sunday 13th April – Palm Sunday with procession from the shops at 9.45am
Monday 14th April – Compline at 8pm
Tuesday 15th April – Stations of the Cross at 8pm
Wednesday 16th April – Tenebrae at 8pm
Thursday 17th April – Maundy Thursday Celebration of the Last Supper, with foot-washing, at 8pm
Friday 18th April – Good Friday workshop 9.30am – 12; Good Friday Liturgy at 2pm
Saturday 19th April – Easter Vigil at 8pm
Sunday 20th April – Easter Day at 9.45am

Some information about ‘Tenebrae’: 
This form of service dates back to at least the 4th Century AD and combines the ancient offices of Matins and Lauds. Tenebrae is Latin for darkness. The story of Christ’s Passion is told in 15 short readings and after each, one of the candles on the altar is extinguished. The gradual loss of light represents the darkness that covered the land at the time of Christ’s dying. Between some of the readings there will be music played to allow for reflection.
By the end of the service the church is dark and a loud noise or ‘strepitus’ recalls the great earthquake that announced Christ’s death (Matthew 27.51). The service concludes with the return to view of a single candle – the light of resurrection hope in the midst of death.

Good Friday fun!
Come along to our family workshop for some great fun learning about Jesus and his love for us. Craft, activities, worship and hot cross buns! Free – all children must bring an adult. Click the poster for more information!

A new Priest for St Alban’s

We are delighted that Revd Greta Sawyer will be with us from September 2025.
The Diocese announced last week that the vacancy has been filled:
“Congratulations to the Revd Dr Greta Jane Sawyer, currently Associate Vicar at Worth, Pound Hill and Maidenbower, on her new appointment as the House for Duty Priest in Charge of Gossops Green and Bewbush St Alban. The date of her licensing will be announced in due course. Please pray for Greta and the parishes as they prepare for this new transition.”