Holy Week begins with an evening of readings and music, offering a reflective space to enter into the story of this sacred week. Through scripture and carefully chosen music, this service invites us to pause, listen and begin the journey towards Easter in a spirit of quiet contemplation. All are warmly welcome.
Sherborne Abbey
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1 event,On Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, we gather for Compline, a simple and peaceful service marking the close of the day. This said service offers a time of stillness, prayer and reflection in the midst of Holy Week, helping us to slow down and prepare for the days ahead. All are welcome to join... |
1 event,On Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, we gather for Compline, a simple and peaceful service marking the close of the day. This said service offers a time of stillness, prayer and reflection in the midst of Holy Week, helping us to slow down and prepare for the days ahead. All are welcome to join... |
2 events,Join us at midday on Maundy Thursday for the Holy Eucharist, as we remember the events of the Last Supper and the beginning of the Easter Triduum. This service offers a moment to reflect on Christ’s commandment to love and serve one another. All are welcome. On the evening of Maundy Thursday, we gather to remember the Last Supper, including the symbolic washing of the feet, recalling Christ’s example of humility and service. The service continues with a Vigil, followed by The Watch at the Altar of Repose, offering a time of quiet prayer and reflection as we enter into the... |
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Good Friday Three Hour service 12noon: Readings & Reflection At noon on Good Friday, we gather for a service of readings and reflection, marking the beginning of this most solemn day. This is a time to pause, reflect and enter more deeply into the story of Christ’s passion. 1.00 pm The Good Friday Liturgy... |
1 event,The Easter Liturgy begins in darkness and leads us into light, marking the transition from Holy Saturday into the joy of Easter. Through fire, candlelight, scripture and song, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the hope of new life. Sung by the Abbey Choir Anthem The Easter Anthems Parisian Tone Hymns 124, 105 (ii),... |
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Sung by Positif Chamber Choir Introit This joyful Eastertide arr. Ledger Responses Sanders Psalm 145 Norris, Ware Canticles Wood in D Anthem In my father’s house Philip Stopford Hymns 107, 105 (i) |
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Sung by Positif Chamber Choir Introit Joy is come arr. Carter Responses Sanders Psalm 30 vv 1-5 Nares Canticles Dyson in F Anthem Easter song of Praise Shephard Hymns 486, 104 |
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1 event,Held on the third Thursday of each month, Remembering the Fallen is a quiet and reflective service at Sherborne Abbey. This service offers space to remember those who have died in conflict, as well as all who have given their lives in service of others. It is also an opportunity for personal reflection, for those... |
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Sung by Holy Trinity, Bledlow Introit Cantate Domino Pitoni Responses Ayleward Psalm 66 Canticles Wood in D Anthem Expectans Expectavi Wood Hymns 363, 246 (i) |
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Sung by Holy Trinity, Bledlow Introit Blessed be Thou O Lord God How Responses Ayleward Psalm 48 Canticles Brewer in D Anthem Blessed be the God and Father SS Wesley Hymns 124, 388 |
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Sung by the Abbey Choir Introit Ave verum Elgar Responses Leighton Psalm 3 Elvey Canticles Dyson in F Anthem O how amiable Vaughan Williams Hymns 490, 162 Organ Alleluias Preston |
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Sung by the Abbey Choir Introit Before the ending of the day Walker Responses Smith Psalm 119 vv145-152 Turle Magnificat Leighton Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense Nunc dimittis Stanford in G Anthem And when the builders Shephard Hymns 459, 443 Organ Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 695 JS Bach |
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