Easter

“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact.”

The Apostle Peter, Acts 2:32 (NIV)

What's Easter all about?

Easter celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and is central to the Christian faith. Explore the following web sites to find out more about Easter:

re-jesus

On the third day

From Good Friday to Easter Sunday...
Explore the meaning of Easter on the rejesus web site.

searching for truth

Evidence for the Resurrection

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Or are there any other explanations? Professor Josh McDowell examines the evidence.

Why Easter?

Why Easter?

Answer your Easter questions. The Hows, Wheres, but mostly the Whys of Easter!
www.whyeaster.com

Easter calendar

Easter Dating Method

Wonder how the date for Easter is determined and why it changes every year? The Astronomical Society of South Australia explains all.

Read the events of the first Easter in the Bible:

The Last Supper

Matthew 21:17-30

On trial before Pilate

Matthew 27:15-26

The Crucifixion

Luke 23:32-47

Jesus appears to Mary

John 20:1, 11-18

(Bible links from BibleGateway.com)

Past events.

In 2011 Easter Day (Sunday) will be on 24 April. Yes, this is late! The lastest Easter can be is 25 April, which will occur next in 2038. The previous time Easter was this late was in 1943.

The earlest Easter can be is 22 March, which last occured in 1818, and next will be in 2285.

Good Friday 2010

Friday 2 April

9.00 am

Town Centre Walk Of Witness

Gather at the London Street United Reformed Church at 9.15 am for a prompt 9.30 am start and finishing in Castle Square around 10.45 am

Tea/coffee & hot cross buns at St. Michael's Church Cottage afterwards.

Organised by the Alliance of Basingstoke Churches

Gazette

Read the report of the walk in the Basingstoke Gazette

11.30 am

Brighton Hill Service & Procession

Start with a brief service at the Church of Christ the King (next to ASDA)

Procession carrying a cross from the Church of Christ the King to our church (in Gershwin Road), pausing at ASDA.

Coffee and Hot Cross buns served afterwards.

Easter Sunday 2010

Sunday 4 April

6.15 am

Sunrise Service

Gather round the bandstand in the Memorial Park. Entrance near the Party shop.

We shall see the sun rise! If the weather...

Organised by the Alliance of Basingstoke Churches

10.30 am

All Age Service

All Age Service

When we celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive today!

updated 10 April 2010

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