
Holy Week & Easter
Holy Week is the week that leads to Easter Sunday and stands at the the center of the Christian faith. The central liturgy of Holy Week is one worship service in three parts: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Together they are called the Triduum, and each day tells a part of the story that leads to the Great Easter Vigil; each offers us an intimate and significant encounter with Jesus. Easter Sunday is the first Sunday of the resurrection and a time for fanfare and great joy as we live into new life in Christ.
Join us for any of the services during Holy Week and Easter.
Sunday, March 24 at 8 AM and 10:15 AM — Palm Sunday
Thursday, March 28 at 7 PM — Maundy Thursday
Friday, March 29 at 7 PM — Good Friday
Saturday, March 30 at 7 PM — Easter Vigil
Sunday, March 31 at 9 AM and 11 AM — Easter Day
Children’s choir sings at 9 AM
–– Sunday, March 24, 2024
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week when we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the events that followed with the blessing of palms and the retelling of the Passion. The 8:00 AM service begins at the outdoor cross at the front of the building. At 10:15 AM service, we gather in our outdoor chapel and process inside for the service.
–– Thursday, March 28
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, is the night of The Last Supper, the meal Jesus shared with his friends before he died. For Christians, it is one of the most sacred nights of the year. Maundy is from the Latin word for “command,” referring to Jesus’ commandment to “Love one another.” Jesus demonstrated what it means to love and serve one another by the humble act of washing his disciples’ feet. This is also the night Jesus shared bread and wine with his friends, asking them to “Do this in remembrance of me” after his death. Shortly thereafter, Jesus was betrayed and arrested. At the Maundy Thursday service, we wash one another's feet and celebrate the Eucharist for the last time before the Easter Vigil. Holy Eucharist is at 7:00 PM on Maundy Thursday, March 28.
–– Friday, March 29
Good Friday
On Good Friday we remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Good Friday is always the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is a somber day of silence and prayer and is the only day of the church year we do not celebrate the Eucharist. The origin of the name “Good” Friday is unknown. Some believe it comes from an older name, “God’s Friday.” Good Friday was called “Long Friday” by the Anglo-Saxons, and is called “Holy Friday” in some places. The Good Friday Liturgy will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 29.
–– Holy Saturday, March 30
Easter Vigil
The Great Vigil of Easter follows the ancient practice of celebrating the Easter Feast at sunset on Easter Eve. The Easter Vigil begins in darkness, recalling the darkness before Creation and the darkness of the tomb in which Jesus' body was liad. The liturgy consists of four parts: The Light (kindling of new fire and lighting the Paschal candle to represent the dawning of Creation and the new light of Easter Morning); The Lessons (key readings and psalms from Scripture); Baptism or the Renewal of Baptism (committing or recommitting to our life in Christ); and the Holy Eucharist (sharing of the meal of resurrection). The Easter Vigil is a time of remembering, re-telling, and living into the fullness of our relationship with and experiences of God from the beginning of time through the present. The Easter Vigil is at 7:00 PM on Holy Saturday, March 30.
–– Sunday, March 31
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the first Sunday of the resurrection and a time for fanfare and great joy as we live into new life in Christ.
On Easter Sunday, March 31, the Festival Eucharist with music will be held at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
At 10:30 AM, we will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for children 5th grade and younger.



