2026 Easter Services for the Parish of All Saints’ with Saint James’, Brightlingsea

PALM SUNDAY 29 MARCH

8am Holy Communion for Palm Sunday, St James’ Church
9.45am Procession from Victoria Place fountain for 10am Holy Communion for Palm Sunday in St James
12noon Zoom service
4.30pm Service of readings and music for Holy Week, St James’ Church

MON 30 MARCH

7pm Stations of the Cross, St James’ Church

TUE 31 MARCH

5.30pm Stations of the Cross, St James’ Church

WED 1 APRIL

7pm Stations of the Cross, St James’ Church

MAUNDY THURSDAY 2 APRIL

8pm Holy Communion with optional Foot Washing followed at 9pm by silent Vigil for the willing , St James’ Church

GOOD FRIDAY 3 APRIL

10.15am Churches Together service in St James’ and Walk of Witness to Gandergoose Green (Station Road) if weather and mobility allow. Return to St James’ for hot crossed buns and hot drinks, 11.30 onwards.

2.30pm Last Hour at the Cross, St James’ Church

6pm Good Friday Meditation in words and music, St James’ Church

HOLY SATURDAY 4 APRIL

5pm First Fires All Age service at St James’ Church. Music and activities

EASTER DAY 5 APRIL

6am Dawn service in All Saints’ churchyard

10am Holy Communion for Easter Day in St James’ Church

10:30am United Church, Chapel Road Easter Sunday Service with
Holy Communion led by Revd Dr Marion Cole

12noon Zoom service