BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle will be marking Easter with a series of programmes running from Sunday 5th April to Easter Sunday 12th April.
On Palm Sunday (April 5), Morning Service comes from St Peter’s Parish Church, on the Antrim Road, conducted by Rev Brian Lacey just after Sunday Sequence at 10.15am. While at 5pm Sounds Sacred presenter Richard Yarr introduces popular, sacred music performed by local and internationally acclaimed performers.
Richard will also be presenting a special Easter Sunday edition of the programme on April 12 from 5pm.
Later on Sunday 5 April, the annual From Darkness To Dawn series begins at 11.45pm. This series of programmes is a journey through Holy Week in words and music. Running through to Easter Saturday, the series is presented by Rev Cheryl Meban and Jim Deeds who offer a daily, personal reflection and contemplation on the words of Jesus and the meaning of Holy Week.
And on Good Friday (10 April) Rev Cheryl Meban will also present At the Foot Of The Cross, a meditation in words and music, from 8.45-9am after Good Morning Ulster on BBC Radio Ulster and Breakfast on BBC Radio Foyle.
The Easter Sunday Morning Service will be a special extended service from BBC Broadcasting House in Belfast, conducted by Rev Bert Tosh, beginning directly after the 10am news bulletin.
All the programmes will also be available via BBC Sounds, and will offer companionship, reflection and a sense of connection to the outside world for all.