Maundy Thursday offers a wonderful time of fellowship and reflection as all our Clergy join together in their Chrism Mass in Peterborough Cathedral.
The service includes all the Clergy renewing their ordination vows and the Bishop blesses the oils used for baptism, anointing the sick, confirmation and ordination. These special oils symbolise healing, strengthening and consecration. The Clergy then collect this oil for use in their parishes during the year. The service also offers a special time for our clergy to be together with their colleagues, to enjoy worship and ministry from their Bishop, prior to Easter weekend when they will be ministering to all in their benefices.
This year saw Bishop John preside at his last Chrism service in the Diocese, following his annoucement to retire at the end of September. He thanked Bishop Debbie for the opportunity to share this special occasion with his fellow ministers.
The sermon was preached by Bishop Debbie, who reflected on the Gospel from Luke 4.
The service included the great hymns 'Servant King' by Graham Kendrick and 'Christ Triumphant' by Michael Saward.