Join us for Easter this year at Cross Reach Churches. We’ve got activities and services for all ages and styles of worship! For more information on any of these services and events, or any of our usual services, please contact us using the links on our Contact Page.
Palm Sunday (29 March)
As it’s a fifth Sunday in the month, we have our usual Joint Holy Communion in a mix of styles, 10.30am at Mistley Parish Church
As an alternative, we also have a Family Service, 11am at Lawford Parish Church
And there’s a Walk of Witness, starting at 2pm at Mistley Towers, and ending with a service at Manningtree Ox at about 2.30pm – everyone is welcome to any parts!
Maundy Thursday (2 April)
Traditional Holy Communion, 7.30pm at Lawford Parish Church, including an option to join in foot washing.
Good Friday (3 April)
Easter Messy Church, 10am-11.30am at Mistley Church Hall. Come and join in Easter activities (mainly aimed at primary-age kids but all ages welcome), hear the Easter story, and enjoy refreshments together. £2 per child age 3+ or £5 per family. All children must be accompanied by an adult, but adults come free!
Reflective Service, 2pm at Mistley Church. This will be a quiet and thoughtful service to mark Good Friday together, using words, images, and music to reflect together.
Lawford and Bradfield Churches will also be open on Good Friday for quiet prayer and contemplation.
Holy Saturday (4 April)
Easter Woodland Walk, 2pm-4pm at Lawford Church. Come and join in this fun trail through the woods (please wear suitable footwear/outerwear!) Open to children primary age and younger. £2 per child, including an Easter gift! Please book your place by texting with your details and number of children attending to Gill on 07791 418388
Easter Sunday (5 April)
To start, we’ve got our Sunrise Service at 6.10am on Manningtree Beach – a short, informal service where we hope to celebrate and see the sun rise over the river!
And then we’ve got:
Traditional Holy Communion, 9.30am at Bradfield Parish Church – a formal-style service.
Traditional Holy Communion, 10.15am at Mistley Parish Church – a formal-style service.
Contemporary Holy Communion with optional activities for kids age 3+ – an informal-style service.
