Easter 2023
All are welcome at the Priory for Holy Week and Easter…
…to a range of services following the journey to the cross and the joy of Jesus’ resurrection…scroll down for more details
Palm Sunday
2nd April 2023
8am Communion Service following the Book of Common Prayer.
A quiet, contemplative, service of Holy Communion, using the traditional language of the Prayer Book
10.30am Altogether Communion with Baptism
Worship ‘in the round’, suitable for all ages, with a children’s address
6.30pm ‘The Gathering’
Relaxed, cafe-style church with refreshments, band and the opportunity to join in the discussion, or just enjoy the company
Holy Week
Monday 3rd
Tuesday 4th
Wednesday 5th April 2023
7.30pm Sung Compline with address
A contemplative, monastic, service, sung by the back row of the Priory Choir, with a short reflection and hymn.
A peaceful ending to the day.
Maundy Thursday
6th April 2023
11.30am Holy Communion following the Book of Common Prayer.
A quiet, contemplative, service of Holy Communion, using the traditional language of the Prayer Book
7.30pm Parish Communion following Common Worship Liturgy
A communion service in contemporary language
Good Friday
7th April 2023
10.30am United Act of Witness in the Priory grounds
Christians from across Malvern gather to sing and pray in this informal service, which is suitable for all ages.
Hot drinks and hot cross buns served afterwards in the Lyttelton Rooms.
12 noon - 1pm Altogether Worship
A service suitable for all ages, with singing from the Priory Choristers
1pm - 2pm Music and Readings for Good Friday
Readings and reflections for Good Friday with music from the Priory Praise Group
2pm-3pm Service of Devotion at the Cross
With music from the Priory Singers
Easter Day
9th April 2023
6.15am Sunrise Service on the Worcestershire Beacon
Climb the Beacon in the darkness of the night and watch the first rays of dawn on Easter Day, worshipping in the company of Christians from across Malvern.
Suitable for anyone who can ascend the Beacon.
He is risen!
8am Communion Service following the Book of Common Prayer.
A service of Holy Communion, using the traditional language of the Prayer Book and concluding with a hymn and voluntary on the organ.
10.30am Parish Communion following Common Worship Liturgy
A joyful communion service in contemporary language with hymns led by the choir
6.30pm Choral Evensong
Traditional Evensong service led by the Priory Singers
