Pray the Stations of the Cross

Pray the Stations of the Cross at Grace Episcopal Church 

This year's Lenten Study series at Grace Episcopal Church centered around the Stations of the Cross and distinguished British artist Chris Gollon's renditions of the fourteen stations.  In 2000, Gollon was commissioned by the Church of St. John on Bethnal Green in London to paint the fourteen Stations of the Cross for this beautiful historic church designed by Sir John Soane.  These renditions of the Stations of the Cross were reviewed and praised by the London Times and the Bishop of London. The paintings were unveiled at the 2008 Good Friday service and in March 2009 this powerful series of paintings were permanently installed.  This historic London church has become a major visitor attraction in East London.

Grace Church has been granted the rights to bring reproductions of these stirring paintings to Norwood and Gollon's fourteen Stations are making their North American debut on Tuesday evening, April 3, 7:00 p.m., at the church.  Those attending may pray together the Stations of the Cross.  In addition to the debut of the paintings, newly composed music for organ (played on Grace's 100-year-old Hutchings pipe organ) and voices have been written especially for these paintings.  The public is cordially invited to view this beautiful display of the Stations that will be placed around the nave of the church and participate in prayer and music.  

On Good Friday, April 6, at 3:00 p.m. children will be led along the fourteen Stations of the Cross telling them the story of each Station.  Although Friday's prayers are directed for youth, everyone is welcome.  Grace Episcopal Church is located at 150 Chapel Street.