Back in 2021 we created an Easter Trail round Harrogate based on the stations of Stations of the Cross. This walk had 9 stops at Harrogate landmarks to help us think and pray about the events of the Easter Story, especially those of Good Friday. It was encouraging to see how many people downloaded and used the prayer trail.
5 years on we’ve updated the trail to be used again. We’d like to invite you to go on a journey round Harrogate with Jesus.
As we move towards the end of Lent we get closer to Easter and walk with Jesus through the last few days of his life as he journeyed to the cross and then the empty grave.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12: 2+3
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 3:16
True and humble king, hailed by the crowd as Messiah: grant us the faith to know you and love you, that we may be found beside you on the way of the cross, which is the path of glory.
Alternative Collect for Palm Sunday and Holy Week.
Ponder: Take some time this week to reflect on your journey through Lent.
You might like to read Psalm 139 again. What has god been showing you as you reflect and invite God to examine your life?
What have you tried this Lent, have any practices stuck? Have you formed any habits?
What are you most grateful for right now, and what are you least grateful for? What can you learn from these things?
Is there anything from this journey you want to take with you past Easter and into the summer?
Celebrate
We’ve got lots going on in Holy Week (the next few days from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday). Come and join in as we celebrate and mark this week.
On Palm Sunday we’ll be worshipping at 9am Communion and 11am Central Gathering.
There will be prayer stations to help you creatively engage with the Easter story set up in the Kairos room. The room will be open Tuesday and Wednesday 10-4pm.
On Tuesday there will be Easter Family Fun for all ages from 10-11:30am in the Hall
On Wednesday there’ll be prayer for justice, and especially IJM, in the Kairos room at 7:30pm.
Join in 24 hours of prayer from Maundy Thursday. Sign up for an hour or more at: bit.ly/kairosprayerroom. There’ll be a simple communion service at 6pm on Maundy Thursday in this room.
On Good Friday we will gather, with Christians across the town, for an outdoor service on Good Friday, 11am at the War Memorial. There will also be an hours reflective service in the Kairos Room at 3pm.
On Easter Sunday we’ll celebrate with others in Kairos at 10am.
I’d love to invite you to join with us at these things as we pray, worship and celebrate together. I’d also like to encourage you to consider who you could invite to come with you.
On Sunday 15h May Ben talked aout ‘Raisng Doubt’ using the story of Thomas from John 20:19-29. Ben says: “I somehow forgot to include an important final point in this talk. In acknowledging our doubts and worries it is good to allow ourselves to “doubt our doubt” and allow question how we feel or what we currently think. Like Thomas we can allow Jesus to meet us and lead us through doubt into greater levels of faith and trust.
If you want to talk more about questions or doubt do chat with someone you trust (perhaps in your Kairos Community) or get in touch with me.
You can listen to the whole talk below, or download it here.
Ben continues our look at Jesus’ Resurrection Appearances in John and chats about the ways God is calling us to dig deeper into prayer during this season.
After a long term, when we have taken significant steps forward in loving God and building community together, it is time to gather together to celebrate and rest in the victory of Jesus. At our Holy Week and Easter Gatherings there will be opportunities to enter into the story of Easter and allow God to speak to you.
Hope is Alive because of Jesus’ Victory!
We’d love you to join us at these these Gatherings:
PALM SUNDAY – 14th April
9am Communion at Westcliffe Hall
Worship, prayer and communion with an Easter theme.
Explore Easter at Fairfax Community Centre, 10:30am
All ages are invited to explore what Easter means, with activities, crafts and refreshments.
Simply Easter at Westcliffe Hall, 3 – 5pm
All are welcome to drop in and explore the Easter story with us. Expect activities, crafts, hot cross buns and an Easter Egg hunt.
MON – WEDS of HOLY WEEK (15th – 17th April)
9am prayers at Westcliffe Hall Start your day with half an hour of prayer.
Holy Week Meditations, 7-7:30pm, Westcliffe Hall Space to worship and reflect on a part of the Holy Week story.
MAUNDY THURSDAY – 18th April Meals in Communities
Join with others to mark the meal Jesus shared before he died. Details available from the office.
GOOD FRIDAY – 19th April
Harrogate Churches Walk of Witness Leaving Wesley Chapel at 11.15am to arrive at the Cenotaph for a service at 11.30am.
An hour by the Cross, Westcliffe Hall, 2:30 – 3:30pm. An hour of prayer and worship reflecting on the cross.
EASTER SUNDAY – 21st April
Kairos Whole Church Easter Day Celebration, Westcliffe Hall, 10am
Worship all together with celebratory drinks and chocolate!
Join us as for a week of prayer, worship and mission.
Monday to Wednesday
3 Days of Prayer
Come to the resource base to pray at the following times.
7am – Start the Day
9am – Worship and Word
12noon – Reflective Prayer
4pm – Creative Prayer
8pm – An hour of worship and intercession
Maundy Thursday
Passover Meals in MSCs leave a comment if you want to find out more.
Good Friday
Churches Together walk and service Meet 11:15 at Wesley Chapel or 11:30 at the Cenotaph
Simply Easter – 2-4pm, Westcliffe Hall A chance for all ages to explore the Easter Story together. Expect craft, activities, fun, reflection and chocolate.
We would love you to join us for two Easter Celebrations
Friday 25th March, 2 – 4pm Simply Easter
An afternoon of activities, crafts and fun to explore the Easter story.
Drop in any time between 2 and 4pm.
There will be refreshements and plenty of chocolate
Sunday 27th March, 10 – 11:30am Easter Sunday Celebration
With Baptisms and Communion.
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