Join Us for Holy Week Services: Schedule of Events from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

Holy Week is a deeply meaningful time for many, marking the final days of Jesus Christ’s earthly life and celebrating His resurrection. It invites reflection, worship, and community gathering. This year, we warmly invite you to join us for a series of special services that guide us through this sacred week, from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. Each service offers a unique way to engage with the story and significance of this season.

Palm Sunday altar with palm branches and candles

Palm Sunday, March 29 — 8:30 and 11 am

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where crowds greeted Him by waving palm branches and laying them on the road. This event symbolizes hope and the fulfillment of prophecy.

Our Palm Sunday services will be held at 8:30 and 11 am. During these gatherings, you can expect:

• Scripture readings recounting the events of that day

• Hymns and songs celebrating the arrival of the Messiah

• A message reflecting on the meaning of Jesus’ entry and what it means for us today

  
  

This service sets the tone for the week, inviting us to prepare our hearts for the journey ahead.

Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 pm

Maundy Thursday focuses on the Last Supper Jesus shared with His disciples. It highlights themes of service, humility, and the new covenant established through Jesus’ sacrifice.

Our Maundy Thursday service will begin at 6:30 pm and will include:

• A reenactment or reflection on the Last Supper

• Communion, inviting participants to remember Jesus’ body and blood

• Foot washing ceremony or symbolic acts of service to emphasize humility and love

• Scripture readings from the Gospel accounts of the evening before Jesus’ arrest

  
  

This evening encourages us to reflect on Jesus’ example of servant leadership and the deep love He showed.

Good Friday, April 3 at 6:30 pm

Good Friday is a solemn day remembering Jesus’ crucifixion and death. It is a time to contemplate the cost of love and the depth of sacrifice.

Our Good Friday service will be held at 6:30 pm and will feature:

• Scripture readings that narrate the Passion story

• Moments of silence and prayer for reflection

• Hymns that express sorrow and hope

• A meditation on the meaning of the cross and Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity

  
  

This service invites quiet contemplation and gratitude for the gift of salvation.

Easter Sunday, April 5

Three options for Worship:

1. Sunrise Service (in person only) 7:00am

2. Communion Worship (in person only) 8:30am

3. Contemporary Service (in person and online) 11:00am

Easter Sunday is the most joyful day of the Christian calendar. It celebrates Jesus’ resurrection, victory over death, and the promise of new life.

Our Easter Sunday celebrations will include:

• Festive worship services filled with joyful music and celebration

• Scripture readings proclaiming the resurrection story

• A message of hope and renewal

• Opportunities for community fellowship and celebration

• Please bring fresh flowers before the 11am service to decorate the crosses

  
  

Easter Sunday reminds us that through faith, new beginnings are possible and life triumphs over death.

Holy Week offers a powerful opportunity to walk through the final days of Jesus’ journey with intention and faith. Each service invites you to experience a different aspect of this story, from the hopeful welcome on Palm Sunday to the joy of Easter morning.

We encourage you to participate in as many services as you can. Whether you come for one or all, you will find moments of reflection, worship, and connection that enrich your spiritual journey.

Mark your calendar:

• Palm Sunday, March 29 at 8:30 and 11 am

• Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 pm

• Good Friday, April 3 at 6:30 pm

• Easter Sunday, April 5