EASTER AT
ST LEONARD’S
MAUNDY THURSDAY
2ND APRIL 2026
Diocesan Chrism Eucharist
Winchester Cathedral
11:00am
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An annual service of Holy Communion where the Bishop, clergy, and laypeople from across the Diocese of Winchester come together to renew their ordination and ministry vows and witness the blessing of holy oils (the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Holy Chrism) used for sacraments throughout the year.
His Last Meal
St Leonard's Centre
7:00pm
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We gather this night to remember the last supper of Jesus with his disciples in the upper room – the breaking of bread, the sharing of wine, the washing of feet. This special service of Holy Communion and foot washing takes place in the context of a simple meal we will share together.
To prepare the catering, it is necessary to sign up for this service in advance. Please contact the church office (office@oww.church) by Tuesday 31 March to book your place and let us know if any dietary requirements you may have. If anyone is available to help with preparations on the night, please contact Ben (ben@oww.church) or Erika (welcome@oww.church)
GOOD FRIDAY
3RD APRIL 2026
Good Friday Prayers at the Pond
Oakley Methodist Chapel
10:00am
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Christians from all the Churches Together in Oakley gather outside the Methodist Chapel for a short service of reflection and prayer at the foot of the cross. This is a wonderful opportunity to bear public witness to our faith in Jesus and hold our precious community before God in prayer. Everyone is welcome.
Good Friday Reflections
St Leonard's Church
12:00pm
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This year Ben will be leading a series of reflective meditations on the Psalm Jesus prayed from the cross: 'My God, My God, Why Have You Forsake Me?' (Ps 22:1). As we confront the cross – the depth of its darkness and the radiant hope of God's mercy – this service offers space and stillness, confession and prayer, music and silence.
HOLY SATURDAY
4TH APRIL 2026
Easter Vigil: Service of Light & First Eucharist of Easter
Winchester Cathedral
7:30pm
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From earliest times Christians have gathered through the night of Easter to recall the story of God's saving work, from creation through to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we participate in narrative of God's redemption, we are invited to experience for ourselves new life of Easter, a passing from darkness to light which offers hope to all God's faithful people. The Easter Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday, and leads into the celebration of Christ's resurrection.
This year we are encouraging anyone who wishes to join us to come along to the beautiful Easter Vigil service at Winchester Cathedral.
EASTER SUNDAY
5TH APRIL 2026
Easter Dawn
St John's Garden of Remembrance
6:00am
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An early riser? Why not welcome in the dawning of Easter Day with a short outdoor service at St John's.
The service unfolds as the rising light literally scatters the gloomy shadows and the music of the birdsong heralds the shocking, joyful, irrepressible, world-transforming proclamation of Easter: He is not here … he is RISEN!
Easter Communion
Wootton St Lawrence
9:00am
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Join us for a beautiful service of Holy Communion as we celebrate the good news of Easter.
Easter. Changes. Everything! Come and celebrate this beautiful day with a bouncy, fun and joyful service for all ages – followed by an egg hunt around St Leonard's.
Easter Family Celebration
St Leonard's
10:30am
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