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Holy Week 2024

Easter Week 2024 at St. Paul’s & St. Barnabas Parish

Easter Announcements at St. Paul’s & St. Barnabas Parish

As we approach the holy week of Easter, we have a host of activities and services planned. We invite you to join us in prayer, worship, and celebration during this significant time in the Christian calendar.

Holy Week Schedule

Wednesday

Midday Prayer: 12:00 - 12:30

Evening Worship: 19:45 - 20:30

This is a time for reflection and preparation as we approach the commemoration of the Last Supper and Crucifixion of Christ.

Thursday

Midday Prayer: 12:00 - 12:30

At the Table: 19:45 - 20:30

An exploration of the Last Supper as described in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, understanding its meaning and significance.

Good Friday

Midday Prayer: 12:00 - 12:30

Good Friday Service: 19:45 - 20:30

The "We Gather at the Cross" event is a solemn ritual to commemorate the crucifixion of Christ, a defining moment in Christian faith.

Resurrection Sunday

Focused Prayer: 9:45 – 10:10

Easter Celebration: 10:30 – 11:30

A joyful gathering to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, a cornerstone of our faith.

Prayer Walk Locations

St. Paul’s & St. Barnabas Parish: Our starting point at 2:00 PM.
Mount Sports Zone: We'll pray for our youth and their recreational spaces.
Adam Street: We pray for the new development and the community that is growing here.
Newington Presbyterian: We'll pray with our fellow Christians around 2:30 PM.
Hallidays Road/Duncairn Gardens: A prayer for peace and unity will be offered.
Currie Primary School: Around 3:00 PM we'll lift up our children and their educators.
Evangelical Presbyterian: We'll pray for the congregation and the new houses being built.
Jesus Saves Bible Church: A prayer for the church and its ministry.
Belfast City Mission: At about 3:30 PM, we pray for the mission and its work in Belfast.
Jennymount Methodist: We'll pray for the ongoing community development.
Alexandra Presbyterian: Our walk concludes here with a prayer for the church and the area.

Stay Connected: Email “Add me to the Parish News List” to office@spbbelfast.org. For more information, visit our website at www.spbbelfast.church.

We look forward to celebrating this Easter season with you. Let's come together to observe this holy week with reverence and joy. Join us as we embark on this spiritual journey, reflecting on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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