Lent/Easter

What is Easter?

Inthe Church of England, Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. It is the central event of Christianity, celebrating Jesus’ victory over death, signifying the “emptiness of the grave,” and providing hope. It marks the victory of life over death, providing hope to believers, and is celebrated for 50 days, starting on Easter Sunday.

Leading up to Easter Sunday:

• Holy Week: The week leading up to Easter, starting with Palm Sunday, focusing on the passion of Christ.
• Good Friday: A somber day remembering the crucifixion of Jesus.
• Easter Eve/Vigil: Often marked by a service starting in darkness with a new fire, lighting the Easter candle, and the renewal of baptismal vows.
• Easter Day: Celebrating the resurrection with joy.
• Easter Season: Lasts 50 days, from Easter Sunday to the Day of Pentecost.

Lent Book Club

This year’s Lent Book Club will explore ‘Resurrection’ by Rowan Williams. The second edition is available on Amazon and ebay as well as by ordering it at the Waterstones in town. Revd. Mark has some spare copies available if you need one. 

We will meet over tea and coffee to discuss the first two chapters on Saturday 28th February, 10-11am at St James. 

We will explore some specific passages in the book, and so you will not need to have read it to come along.

The second meeting to explore the remainder of the book (chapters 3 to 5) will be on Saturday 18th April, 10-11am at St James’.