DURING April, Holy Cross Church holds all the services that take place as Lent draws to a close and it marks the despair but then celebrates the joy of Easter.

Anne Jerman, from Crediton Parish Church, said: “There are lots of special services which offer something quite different and it is aways good to welcome people at them.

“At the other end of town, there is Evening Prayer at St Lawrence Chapel, Threshers at 6pm on Palm Sunday, April 13.

“On Thursday, April 17 at 7.30pm, there is the Eucharist of the Last Supper at Holy Cross.

“We join with all the other churches in the town for the Walk of Witness, starting at 10am on Good Friday, April 18 at the St Boniface Roman Catholic Church and ending with refreshments at the Congregational Church.

“On Easter Eve, Saturday April 19 at Holy Cross at 8pm, there is the blessing of the new fire, renewal of baptismal vows and communion.

“Finally, it’s the joyous celebration of Easter Day at 9.30am on Sunday, April 20.”

Anne added: “Either side of Easter, there are social and music events taking place. On Saturday, April 5 from 10am to 1pm in the Boniface Centre, 20 local crafters will be selling a wide variety of items at a wide variety of prices at our Easter Craft Fair.

“There will be lots to browse and choose from – jewellery, ceramics, sewn and knitted items, soft toys, greetings cards, pictures and photographs, pet beds and home décor.

“On Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 12noon in the Boniface Centre, there is a Plant Sale and Coffee Morning with gardening books and items and a bric-a-brac stall.

“There are refreshments served at both these events with proceeds going to the work of the church.

“Musically, on Saturday, April 12 at 4pm, Sarah Baillie (accompanied by Jonathan Rawles, Director of Music at Holy Cross) will sing well-known songs and arias in English.

“Tickets £10 on the door in church and the price includes tea and cake in the Boniface Centre afterwards.

“And if you enjoy singing but don’t want to join a choir, come along to Going for a Sing from 10.30am to 12noon on Friday, April 25. There is no charge for this informal singing group followed by refreshments.

“It would be lovely to see you at any of these services or events!”

If you want any more information, contact Anne on 01363 772865.