BUILDING work won’t stop Easter celebrations at a Wokingham church.
Visitors to All Saints Church will still be able to enjoy the festival despite the ongoing reconstruction project.
With the main building closed, Easter celebrations will be held next door in the Cornerstone building.
And a local donkey will be returning to play a key role on Palm Sunday.
On that day, he will be in the playground of All Saints School, ready to lead a procession along Norreys Avenue to the Cornerstone building for the parish communion service.
The donkey will then wait in the churchyard (by the double gates in Norreys Avenue) to greet families arriving for a short family service.
Lunch will be provided for people attending the services.
All Saints Church’s Reverend Hannah Higginson says: “We are really excited to be hosting a donkey once again for our Palm Sunday celebrations.
“We have extra children’s activities on during our parish communion service too.
“Easter is such a special time in the church, and a great occasion for all the family.
“We are looking forward to all the services and events that we have planned, and everyone is welcome to come along.”
Family services are as follows:
Palm Sunday, April 2
9.20am – the donkey will lead a procession from All Saints School to the Cornerstone.
9.30am – parish communion service at the Cornerstone building.
11.15am – short family service at the Cornerstone building.
12.15pm – lunch.
Good Friday, April 7
10.30am – hot cross buns and refreshments will be served at the Cornerstone before a family service with Easter crafts.
Easter Day, Sunday, April 9
9.30am – parish communion for all ages.
11.15am – family service Easter celebration.
The events are free and open to everyone.
Anyone wishing to join the group for lunch on Palm Sunday should call the parish office to reserve a place, on: 0118 979 2797.
For information about All Saints Church and Easter services, visit: www.allsaintswokingham.org.uk
