The events surrounding Jesus’ death  are at the heart of Christian faith. They present the darkest side of human nature and the most brilliant display of God’s love. This story has inspired some of the greatest music, poetry and painting. This is a week to celebrate.

And this year we’re making it extra special.

Eleven men and women from Trinity College, Bristol, are coming to join the Anglican churches of Berkeley, Stone and Hill in celebration of the Easter Experience.

There is a range of events running from Palm Sunday to Easter Day. Some fun, some more serious. Something for all ages and a variety of interests. Do come. Do invite others.

Palm Sunday 28^th March

9.30 am Communion at St Mary’s &
All Saints;  11 am at St Michael’s

Donkey Parade starting 10.45 am at The Mariners leading to 11 am Informal Worship at St Mary’s

6 pm Evensong at St Mary’s

Monday 29^th March

Coffee mornings:
from 10.00 at 2 Lantern Close, Berkeley
from 10.30 at Larches, The Green, Stone

Evening: Stone Bell-Ringers Party & Practice

Tuesday 30^th March

Visits to Berkeley and Stone Primary Schools

7.00—7.50 pm Taize-style Service at All  Saints Stone including Passion Story Reading

8.00 pm Ladies Pudding Evenings:

Canon House, Canonbury St, Berkeley

Larches, The Green, Stone

Wednesday 31^th March

10.30 am ‘Come to Coffee’ Jenner Court, Berkeley

Visits to Vale of Berkeley College

8.30 pm ‘Brothers in the Arms’
- an evening for men at The Berkeley Arms

Maundy Thursday 1^st April

10.30—12.30  work-party at St Michael’s Hill
followed by community BBQ lunch

7.30 pm Evening Meal with Holy Communion
in Stone Village Hall  - best suited for adults and
children over 7  yrs   (sign up sheets in the churches)

Good Friday 2^nd April

11 am Easter theme activities followed by a
Bring and Share lunch for children and families
at St Mary’s Berkeley

2 pm  ‘Worship at the Cross’ services in St Michael’s,
All Saints and St Mary’s

8.00 pm ‘What the cross means to me’
– an informal reflection on the meaning of Good Friday told through the arts & stories of faith,
at 19 High Street, Berkeley

Holy Saturday 3^rd April

Walk from Berkeley to Stone
- start 9 am from Berkeley Vicarage
10.30—11.30 Coffee Time
at Westend House ,Stone 
Walk from Stone to Hill
- start 11.30 am from Westend House
Ploughman’s lunch at Hill Court to conclude

(You are welcome to do one or both walks but the walks depend on reasonable weather. Coffee Time will happen whatever the weather. If you’d like to arrange a ride back to Stone or Berkeley, please contact Richard Avery)

8 pm Easter Fire Service at All Saints Stone

Youth Sleep-over at St Mary’s Berkeley
and Sunrise Service
(to book in, contact Christine Birkett)

Easter Day 4^th April

9.30 am All-Age Communion at All Saints
10.30 am All -Age Communion at St Mary’s
11.00 am  Communion service at St Michael’s

12.30 pm Bring and Share lunch
at Berkeley Vicarage

6 pm Easter Experience Celebration Service
at St Mary’s Berkeley and farewell to
the Trinity College team