Services at St John the Evangelist
Forres
Our services use the authorised Liturgies of the Scottish Episcopal
Church. In particular we use the 1970 and 1982 Liturgies.
Our regular Weekly Services are:
Sunday 
8.00 am (said Holy Communion using the 1970 Liturgy and readings
from the 1929 Scottish Prayer Book)
10.00 am (sung Eucharist using the 1982 Liturgy and readings from
Common Worship)
Thursday
10.00 am (said Holy Communion using the 1970 Liturgy and readings from the
Weekday Missal)
Feast Days and other Services
Details of Feast Days and other services will be posted here.
Easter
Services at St Johns 2010
PALM
SUNDAY 28th
March
8.00 am Holy Communion (1970) Said Service
10.00 am Sung Eucharist (1982) Bishop Mark
Presiding.
Commencing with the Liturgy of Palms and Procession into the Church
HOLY
WEEK
Monday 29th
March, Chrism Mass St Andrew’s Cathedral Inverness 11.30 am.
Tuesday 30th
& Wednesday 31st
March 10.00 am Holy Communion at St John’s Forres.
THE
TRIDUUM
Maundy Thursday 1st
April
7.30 pm Eucharist (1982),
Washing of Feet, Stripping of Altar and Vigil until Midnight.
Good
Friday 2nd
April
10.00 - 12.00 am Children’s Workshop (in the
Church Hall) ending with a Service in the Church.
2.00 pm
Standing at the foot of the Cross, with periods of silence, prayer and
hymn-singing.
7.30 pm The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.
Reading of the Passion - Solemn Intercession - Meditation on the Cross -
Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament.
Easter Vigil 3rd
April
8.00 pm Sung Eucharist (1982)
Lighting of the Easter Fire - Blessing of the Paschal Candle - The Exsultet -
Renewal of Baptismal Vows - Communion.
EASTER DAY 4th
April
8.00 am Holy Communion (1970) Said Service
10.00 am Sung Eucharist (1982)
ALL
WELCOME
Please contact the Priest to
discuss Baptisms and Weddings.
