Holy Week and Easter 2026

Monday 30 March – Compline (Night Prayer)

9pm, online

Join this ancient and beautiful service to close the day.

Maundy Thursday – 2 April

7:30pm the Liturgy of Maundy Thursday in church
followed by the Watch in Oxhey Chapel until 10:30pm

We recall the Last Supper with a service of Holy Communion in the church and then keep Watch in Oxhey Chapel.

Good Friday – 3 April

10am Ecumenical Walk of Witness – starting at South Oxhey Baptist Church

Christians from across the area give witness to this solemn day. Along the way we hear the events of the Good Friday, praying and singing as we walk. The Walk ends in prayer at the Methodist Church and refreshments are shared.

3pm Stations of the Cross in church

Using the images to pray and reflect on Christ’s final hours on His journey to the cross.

4:15pm Creating the Easter Garden

Join us in creating the Easter Garden ready for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday – 5 April

The most important day of the Christian Year. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the gift of Eternal Life.

8am Easter Praise

Gathered around a freshly lit bonfire, we hear the Resurrection Story, sing songs to celebrate the day and then enjoy hot cross buns together. This will be at All Saints’ with Christians from all the local churches.

10am Easter Day Holy Communion

The Great Feast of Easter is marked with the lighting of the new Easter Fire and the Paschal Candle, the Easter Garden is blessed and the new Easter Candle is welcomed into Church. During the Service all are invited to renew their Baptismal Vows and after the Service we’ll have an Easter Egg Hunt!

Easter Monday – 6 April

Easter Monday Pilgrimage to St Albans

9am – Meet at Carpenders Park Station to start walk
1pm – Picnic in the Abbey grounds
2.30pm – Parade into the Abbey
3pm – Service in the Abbey

Walkers leave from Carpenders Park to make their way to St Albans. Total walk is 11 miles, but there are a number of meeting places along the way, so if you want to meet us part way for a shorter walk, speak to Vik or Chris.

Others can catch a lift later in the day to share in the celebrations and Service at the Abbey in the afternoon. Please use the sign-up sheets at the back of church to indicate whether you plan to walk/cycle or would like a lift.

Lent Appeal 2026

Acting on poverty, living in solidarity

Join us as we join with Christian Aid to help forge a world where everyone can live a full life, free of poverty. Our donations will make a difference to the lives of people across the globe (including the UK).

How to give:

  • Bring in cash on Sundays in envelopes labelled Lent Appeal 2026
  • Pay directly into the church Bank Account, with the reference Lent Appeal 2026
  • Make a card donation (speak to Chris Thomas)

To find out about our recent special services, check out our services archive.