Good Friday: ii) An hour at the foot of the Cross

We gather on this most solemn of days to retell in words and music the story of the last hours of Christ’s life and his death on the Cross.

The central section of our Three Hour Good Friday observance this year is a reflection on the Passion narrative in St Mark’s Gospel, focusing on three themes from the text: ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’; ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’; and ‘Truly this man was the Son of God.’

Each section of this Gospel account is explored through reflection, prayer, and silence, alongside some wonderful Passiontide hymns and instrumental music.

The Three Hour Devotion begins at 12pm with a performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and concludes with “God so loved the world” – an hour of choral music and poetry for Passiontide at 2pm. You are warmly invited to attend all or any part of the three hours.

Admission

This service is open to all, ticketless and free to attend.

Support St Bride’s

There will be a retiring collection at the end of the service to support the work, ministry and music-making of St Bride’s and help maintain our magnificent Wren church.

St Bride’s is wholly reliant on and deeply grateful for the generous support of our visitors and congregation.

Donations can be made by cash or contactless at church or via JustGiving.

Do please Gift Aid your donation if you are eligible which generates an extra 25p in every £1 donated.

Additional Information

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