Journey with
Christ from
death to life…
All are welcome... Always
Sunday Services
8.00am Eucharist
10.00am Choral Eucharist
5.00pm Choral Evensong
Holy Week
In Holy Week, we journey with Jesus through the Passion story – from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, to his trial, and execution on Good Friday, through the grief and silence of Holy Saturday, to the utter joy of the resurrection on Easter Day.
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
3.00pm Bach’s St. John Passion
PALM SUNDAY 13 April
8.00am Eucharist – BCP
10.00am Festal Choral Eucharist
5.00pm Sung Evensong
Palm Sunday marks the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey from the Mount of Olives to the acclaim of the crowds. We join in procession in celebration of the King of Kings.
MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK 14 April
6.00pm Eucharist
TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK 15 April
6.00pm Eucharist
WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK 16 April
10.00am Eucharist
The Great Paschal Triduum
The Great Paschal Triduum is one great festival that lasts for three days. Beginning with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, it moves through Good Friday and Holy Saturday, ending with a joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morn.
MAUNDY THURSDAY 17 April
7.00pm Mass of the Last Supper
8:30pm Vigil Watch
A poignant service remembering Christ’s Last Supper with his disciples. Wrapped in a towel, he washed the feet of his friends – a reminder that we are bound to each other in love and service. It is followed by a silent vigil of prayer.
GOOD FRIDAY 18 April
10:00am Liturgy of the Day
A solemn commemoration of the death of Jesus on the Cross, with deeply stirring music and an opportunity for personal prayer at the Cross.
6:00pm Taizé Prayers Around the Cross
Simple prayers around an icon the cross from Taizé – a moment to lay down our burdens and those of others at the cross of Christ.
EASTER VIGIL 19 April
8.00pm Easter Vigil
Gathering in darkness, the Vigil leads us from darkness to light, as we recall God’s saving actions through history, culminating in the Resurrection in the light of the first Easter Day.
EASTER SUNDAY 20 April
8.00am Eucharist – BCP
10.00am Festal Choral Eucharist
A joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morn, with the wonderful Christ Church South Yarra Choir.
Journey with Christ, and all his disciples, living and departed, to new life out of darkness and death, in the joy of the resurrection.
Sunday Services
8.00am Eucharist
10.00am Choral Eucharist
5.00pm Choral Evensong
Christ Church has graced the Melbourne skyline for over 165 years.
Christ Church has graced the Melbourne skyline for over 165 years.
Whether as a place of quiet prayer, stunning music, inspirational art and architecture, or in service to those in need, Christ Church has long stood as a beacon of warmth and welcome.
This great building reflects enduring values and aspirations, but it is its people that make it live. Each day Christ Church touches the hearts of many and evokes a deep sense of affection and belonging. Whoever you are. Whatever your story, there is a place here for you.
All are welcome… always.