An Invitation

Holy Week asks something of us. It asks us to slow down, to be present, to let the story of Christ’s Passion penetrate our defences and touch our hearts. It is not always comfortable—but nothing truly transformative ever is.

The services of Holy Week are the most beautiful and awe-inspiring in the Church’s year. The music, the liturgy, the drama of light and darkness—all combine to create worship that speaks to the deepest places of the human soul. Many who have experienced the full sweep of Holy Week speak of it as life-changing.

The Very Reverend Bob Cooper

Dean of Guildford

Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday, 29 March

•             10.30am Palm Sunday Procession and Eucharist

•             6pm Music, Readings and Sermon for Palm Sunday

Monday of Holy Week, 30 March

•             5.30pm Evensong

•             8.30pm Address

•             9pm Sung Compline

Tuesday of Holy Week, 31 March

•             8.30am Holy Communion

•             5.30pm Evensong

•             8.30pm Address

•             9pm Sung Compline

Wednesday of Holy Week, 1 April

•             5.30pm Evening Prayer

•             7pm Tenebrae

Maundy Thursday, 2 April

•             11am Diocesan Chrism Eucharist

•             5.30pm Evening Prayer

•             7pm Eucharist of the Last Supper with foot washing

Good Friday, 3 April (Bank Holiday)

•             10am All Age Service

•             12 noon–3pm Devotions

•             1.30pm Good Friday Liturgy

•             5.30pm Evensong

Easter Eve, 4 April

•             8pm Easter Vigil

Easter Day, 5 April

•             8am BCP Holy Communion

•             9.45am Festival Eucharist

•             6pm Festival Evensong