{"id":1,"date":"2026-03-10T21:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilkestonurc.org.uk\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-03-10T21:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:32:29","slug":"coming-up-this-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilkestonurc.org.uk\/?p=1","title":{"rendered":"Coming up this Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"2585489d-367e-4c09-886f-e9c3e3253d51\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3a4a1472-ae12-4667-a0fe-2ed9e92688b6\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"231\">Ilkeston United Reformed Church warmly invites the community to join in a series of special events and services as we journey through Holy Week and celebrate Easter together.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"488\">Kicking things off is a <strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"292\">family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt<\/strong> taking place this Saturday. It\u2019s a wonderful opportunity for children and families to enjoy some fun together while celebrating the joy of Easter. Keep an eye out for the poster for full details.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"775\">As Holy Week begins, there will be a <strong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"564\">Maundy Thursday Communion Service<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"614\">Thursday 2nd April at 7:00pm in the church<\/strong>. This reflective service remembers the Last Supper and offers a quiet space for prayer and communion as we prepare for the events of Good Friday and Easter Day.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1347\">On <strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"807\">Good Friday (3rd April)<\/strong>, Ilkeston United Reformed Church will host the start of the <strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"914\">Ilkeston Churches Together Walk of Witness<\/strong>. The morning begins with a <strong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1025\">short service at 10:00am at Ilkeston United Reformed Church on Wharncliffe Road<\/strong>, before participants process through the <strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1083\">Market Place<\/strong> and down <strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1108\">Bath Street<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1141\">Ilkeston Methodist Church<\/strong>. The walk will conclude there with a short act of worship and the sharing of traditional <strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1249\">hot cross buns<\/strong>. All are welcome to take part in this public act of remembrance and unity between local churches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1645\">Finally, on <strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1375\">Easter Day<\/strong>, everyone is invited to a joyful <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1447\">Caf\u00e9 Church celebration at 10:30am<\/strong>, which will include <strong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1486\">Holy Communion<\/strong>. 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