Oakham Unites in Silent Witness and a Profound Good Friday in the Market Square, Easter Day Service Times across Rutland, video and photos

Oakham Unites in Silent Witness and a Profound Good Friday in the Market Square

In a display of ecumenical unity, residents gathered on the streets of Oakham this Good Friday for the annual Walk of Witness. The silent procession served as a poignant reminder of the solemnity of the day, bringing together various denominations in a shared moment of reflection.

The walk commenced at the Chapel of St John and St Anne, where a simple wooden cross was hoisted to lead the way. The procession wound through the town center,  

The walk culminated at the Buttercross. This year’s open-air service was led by Revd Tom Bowring, Senior Minister of Oakham Baptist Church. Revd Bowring delivered a moving address that touched upon themes of sacrifice, hope, and the strength found in community.

"In a world often fractured, standing here together at the cross reminds us of the love that binds us all," Revd Bowring told the gathered crowd.

The service included hymns and prayers. Following the blessing, the local tradition of fellowship continued as volunteers distributed hot cross buns and good news bibles to onlookers and participants alike, a small but significant gesture of grace shared with the whole community.

As the town prepares for the joy of Easter Sunday, the Walk of Witness remains a cornerstone of Rutland’s Holy Week, proving that the message of Good Friday continues to resonate deeply within the local spirit.

Easter Day Service Times across Rutland

Sunday, 5 April 2026

The following is a guide to the celebratory services taking place across the county this Easter Sunday.

Oakham & Central Rutland

All Saints, Oakham Easter Eucharist 10:30 am

Oakham Baptist Church Easter Celebration 10:30 am

St Joseph’s (Catholic) Easter Mass 9:00 am & 11:00 am

St Andrew, Hambleton Holy Communion 9:15 am

St Edmund, Egleton Holy Communion 9:15 am

All Saints, Braunston Easter Holy Communion 11:00 am

St Mary, Brooke Easter Day Service 11:00 am

Rutland Water Benefice

St Andrew, Ridlington Sunrise Dawn Service 6:00 am

St Peter, Empingham All Age Service 10:00 am

St Peter & St Paul, Wing Easter Holy Communion 9:30 am

St Mary, Manton Easter Holy Communion 11:00 am

St Peter & St Paul, Preston Family Prayer Service 11:00 am

St Mary, Edith Weston Easter Eucharist 11:00 am

Uppingham & Surrounding Villages

St Peter & St Paul, Uppingham Festal Eucharist 10:45 am

St George, Lyddington Easter Holy Communion 9:30 am

St Mary, Morcott Easter Day Service 11:00 am

St Mary, South Luffenham Easter Holy Communion 9:30 am

Please note: While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, it is always advisable to check with individual parish websites or noticeboards for any last-minute changes to the schedule.

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