TO MARK the events of the first Easter, Christians from Reading’s churches will be coming together for two special services.
On Good Friday, Reading Central Salvation Army band will be playing hymns at a gathering in Broad Street outside Marks & Spencer.
Starting at noon, it will include a talk by Michael Penny, chair of Churches Together In Reading.
And at 8am on Easter Sunday, The Bandstand in Forbury Gardens will be the venue for a celebration service.
Music will again be led by the Salvation Army, and the speakers include the Revd Julia Binney from Abbey Baptist Church.
If wet on the day, the service will take place in the Abbey Square church. It is also the venue for refreshments from 8.30am.
For more details, call Mr Penny on 01491 671357.