The labyrinth of river stones returns to St Matthew’s in the week leading up to Easter Day. The labyrinth is open and available for walking on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March, 10am – 4pm and on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 April, 10am – 8pm. Dancer Jenny de Leon performs each day from 12 – 12.20pm.
The three days of Easter begins on Maundy Thursday, 2 April, 7pm - a quiet service with foot washing, the last communion before Easter and the stripping of the altars.
Good Friday 10am, the day’s solemnity is reflected in a poignant ritual of prayer, word and beautiful music. Following this service is the last chance to walk the labyrinth before it is taken up in preparation for Easter.
The Good Friday Concert, 5pm, In the Shadow of the Cross, includes music by Bach, Byrd, Mozart and Purcell. St Matthew’s Voices combine with Dr Polly Sussex, viola de gamba and baroque cello and Nicholas Forbes on a Chamber Organ.
Easter Day begins with a Vigil at 8pm, Saturday 4 April. Moving from darkness to light, the service begins outside with the Paschal candle lit from a small fire, and the first communion of Easter.
The 10am service on Easter Day April 5 is a festive occasion, when with wonderful music, word and ritual action we celebrate this high feast of the church year. Everyone is most welcome!
ST MATTHEW-IN-THE-CITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, corner Wellesley and Hobson Streets, T: 09 379 0625, www.stmatthews.nz
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