April 2004 Events

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1, 2 & 3 April: "Son of Man"
7:30pm each day at St Peter's church. Dennis Potter's play is being performed by St Peter's drama group, helping to provide a focus on the Easter story. More info available .

Friday 2 April: Lent Lunch 6: The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory
12 noon (soup) for 12:30 - Rev Gary Feasey on the practice of prayer, then opportunity for discussion. Churches Together event supporting Christian Aid; minimum donation £1 for lunch. Friends' Meeting House. Map

4 April: Music for Passion Sunday
6:30pm at Starbeck Methodist Church (Map) with the Heritage Singers. More info available.

5-11 April: Holy Week and Easter services
Most churches in Harrogate have a wide range of services and opportunities for reflection during this week between Palm Sunday and Good Friday. A listing of main services is available

Monday 5 April, 7:45pm Cantata sung by Dale Singers at Woodlands (Map)
Monday to Thursday, 7pm at Starbeck Methodist Church (Map) Holy Week Meditations, using a short video presentation (the Bible Society video "Tales from the Madhouse") about the characters in the Passion story with plenty of time for quiet reflection. On Maundy Thrsday the service starts at 6:30pm. More info available.

Wednesday 7 April: Spotlight at Wesley: Easter Celebration
1pm; Readings, poetry, music and reflections on the theme of Easter. Light refreshemnts served in the foyer. (Map) More info available.

Maundy Thursday 8 April: Methodist Circuit united service
7.30pm: Communion at Hampsthwaite Chapel, with Preacher Rev Dr Mervyn Willshaw (Map)

Good Friday, 9 April: Churches Together S&WCT "Walk of Witness"
Starting at Starbeck Methodist Church (Map) and concluding at Christ Church (Map) for the 11am service (itself the climax of their Holy Week children's club).

Good Friday, 9 April: Churches Together "Walk of Witness": Town Centre
...reminding us all of the place of the cross in the Christian faith. The crucifixion of Jesus, God's Son, was the way God chose to give us the opportunity to restore our relationship with Him. Forgiveness of sins - the wrongs we have done, one to another as well as to God - is essential in the walk of Christians with their heavenly Father. The events and services this Easter map out the times and background to this profound season. A listing of the major services is available on this website.

April: Mel Gibson "The Passion"
Showing at the Odeon, Harrogate until 16 April. Also from 9 April at Bradford Cineworld. The film is featured on the Icon Movies website.

Easter Day, 11 April: Services across all churches to celebrate Easter
The Christian Church celebrate the resurrection - the rising back to life - of Jesus, God's Son. Services in every church celebrate this extraordinary life redeeming act by God. A listing of the major services is available on this website.

Monday 12 April: Harrogate International Youth Festival
7pm More details to follow

Saturday 17 April: Changing World, Changing Choices conference
10-4; Ampleforth. A day of discussion opened by Rt Rev John Habgood. Workshops include: Caring for the vulnerable; Will marriage survive?; Teenagers; Trade or Aid?; Cloning and other medical - ethical issues; Media or Truth. Cost for the day: £7; please bring your own lunch. More info on the Rydale Christian Council website, including a print-off booking form..

18 April: Theos at St John's - with immersion baptism
8pm, with Bishop John Packer. This 'alternative' service uses mutimedia, a full range of contemporary music, opportunity for silent prayer and reflection for all ages. More details available.

Wednesday 21 April: Churches Together Bilton Area Meeting
...at St John's.

21 April: Mid Week Worship: "T'was always so"
from 7pm onwards - come and go as you wish; at Starbeck Methodist Church (Map) Part of Churches Together S&WCT. More info available.

Friday 23 April: Dearbhaile O’Donnell in concert for Christians against Poverty
7.30pm for 8pm at South Parade Baptist Church, Headingley, Leeds (Map). All proceeds will go to Christians Against Poverty. Dearbhaile O’Donnell will play selected works by Schubert, Chopin and Debussy. Tickets are £7.50 Adults and £4 Concessions, on sale now from Christians Against Poverty on 01274 760 726 - or at the door - but pre-booking is advised. More info available from Catherine Thorpe, Funding and PR Officer, Christians against Poverty.

Saturday 24 April: Music and Worship workshop
2pm - 5:30pm at Starbeck Methodist Church (Map) Psalm 98: "Sing to the Lord a new song" - in 1780, Charles Wesley's songs were radical and new! All welcome to an afternoon of learning today's new songs, practice, fun and worship. Kindly organised by Starbeck's Mid Week Worship group; no fee, contributions for refreshements etc welcome. More info available.

25 April: Worship Mix: "Which Road?" @ Holy Trinity Ripon
7pm to around 8:15pm (Map) Another in the series of "church for young people done by young people". A pick and mix evening including lots of modern music, a question room, audiovisual zone, meditation and quiet area, refreshments and the opportunity to put in your requests for the next event. More info available, or tel Kate Langley (01765) 600848 or Iain Thew (01765) 604128.

Thursday 29 April: David Bowe MEP, EU Environmental Issues and Impact
7:30pm at Starbeck Methodist Church (Map), Wharefdale room. David Bowe will speak on the European Union's Environmental programme. To be followed by the Annual General Meeting of Harrogate and District Christian Ecology Link. Non-members are warmly invited to stay on for this short meeting, Tea/Coffee served. Admission Free; more info available, tel: 01423 871616 or 862726

30 April: Mel Gibson "The Passion"
Showing at Bradford Pictureville. The film is featured on the Icon Movies website.

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