There are lots of opportunities to participate during Holy Week in Charlton.
All the events and services below are open to all:
Sunday 29th March
10am
Palm Sunday
Remembering Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey, a service that marks the start of this most holy week.
St Luke’s Church, The Village SE7 &
St Thomas’ Church, Woodland Terrace SE7
Sunday 29th March
5.30pm
Fauré: Requiem
Part of a long tradition of composers addressing death through requiems (funeral masses), Faure’s Requiem focuses on what he called the ‘happy deliverance’ of death. Beautiful choral music interspersed with readings from scripture. Brought to you by St Luke’s Choir and guests.
St Luke’s Church, The Village SE7
Monday 30th March
7pm-8.30pm
Retelling Easter
Delving into the Easter narrative through film, art, poetry, music, and discussion
St Richards’s Centre, Swallowfield Road SE7
Tuesday 31st March
7pm
Pause for Refreshment
A Holy Week Meal with Worship. An opportunity for all ages to reflect and interact using prayer stations. With worship songs and a simple shared meal. Everyone welcome. revdlizn@gmail.com by 6pm Sun 29 March to confirm your place
St Thomas’ Church, Woodland Terrace SE7
Wednesday 1st April
7.30pm
Stations of the Cross
Walking the Way of the Cross with Christ, we’ll encounter him, not as a distant figure of the past, but as a living presence in the most wounded places of the world today.
St Luke’s Church, The Village SE7
Thursday 2nd April
8pm
Maundy Thursday
A traditional Maundy Thursday liturgy with footwashing, stripping of the sanctuary, procession to the altar of repose and watch.
St Luke’s Church, The Village SE7
Friday 3rd April
1pm and 3pm
1pm Good Friday Service
Friday Liturgy with dramatic gospel reading, proclamation and veneration of the cross.
St Luke’s Church, The Village SE7
3pm Eco Refection
A quiet space to reflect on our relationship with God and Creation, using sea shells to create prayer pathways.
Saturday 4th April
2pm
Barefoot Easter Trail
A creative, interactive, sensory Easter trail at St Richard’s with worship and reflection for all ages, (footwear optional!). Contemporary worship and a series of sensory stations to interact with using your feet, followed by a time of contemporary worship.
St Richard’s Church, Swallowfield Road SE7
Sunday 5th April
6am and 10am
6am Sunrise Service
Celebrate the resurrection with the birds and spectacular views over London. Contact revdlizn@gmail.com by 6pm Saturday 4 April to confirm you’re coming
St Luke’s Church, The Village SE7
10am Easter Services
Goodness is stronger than evil Love is stronger than hate Light is stronger than darkness. Life is stronger than death. Jesus is risen! Celebrate Easter starting with a fire lit outside the church, then hymns, songs and Holy Communion.
St Luke’s and St Thomas’ Churches SE7