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...
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...
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.
Children and families are warmly invited to a special Kids Movie afternoon at St Paul’s Church on Thursday 2nd April. Come along to watch The Greatest Story Ever Told in a relaxed and welcoming setting. This animated film, The King of Kings, is recommended for ages 8+ and offers a thoughtful and engaging way to...
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...
On Good Friday, we are invited to step into the story. Join Sherborne Churches Together for the Walk of Witness, beginning at the top of Cheap Street at 10.30am and moving through the town as we reflect on the events of this most solemn day. Through readings, movement and shared presence, the story of Good...
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...
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),...
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
Sung by the Abbey Choir Introit This joyful Eastertide Wood Responses Smith Psalm 118 vv1–23 Davy Te Deum Stanford in B flat Jubilate Walton Anthem Rise, heart, thy Lord is risen Vaughan Williams Hymns 115, 107, 119 Organ Paraphrase on Judas Maccabeus Guilmant
Sung by the Abbey Choir Introit Alleluias Plainchant Responses Smith Psalm 118 vv1–23 Davy Canticles Murrill in E Anthem Blessed be the God and Father SS Wesley Hymns 117, 124 Organ O filii Demessieux
