HOLY WEEK
Holy Week holds some of the most beautiful and important services of the Christian year. In prayer and worship, we walk with Jesus from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to his betrayal and death on the cross. Finally, we gather on Easter to celebrate his glorious resurrection.
Scroll down to find dates, times, and more information for our Holy Week services. If Holy Week is new to you, or if you want to learn more about each of its services, check out this video in our series on the Christian year.
Palm Sunday | April 13, Service at 10:30am
Holy Week begins as we welcome Jesus into our midst, commemorating his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Weather permitting, the service begins outside with the Liturgy of the Palms, followed by a procession into the building, then a dramatic reading of Jesus’ betrayal and death from the Gospel of Luke.
At 9:30am, we will have a Rector’s Forum for adults on Holy Week and Eastertide. Children are invited to participate in an activity with Ms. Lucy Grace.
Children’s chapel and nursery will be offered this day.
Maundy Thursday | April 17, 6:30pm
On Thursday evening, we meet with Jesus in the upper room, remembering his last supper with his disciples and his commandment to love one another. The communion service ends with the stripping of the altar, a solemn act of preparation for Good Friday.
Children’s chapel will be offered this day, but nursery will not.
Good Friday | April 18, 6:30pm
On Good Friday, the most solemn day of the Christian year, we look to the cross on which Jesus died for our salvation. This brief and poignant service of prayer leaves us with eager anticipation for the arrival of Easter.
Nursery will not be available this day. There will be a children’s lesson prior to the sermon.
The Great Vigil of Easter | April 19, 6:30pm
The Great Vigil of Easter is the culminating point of the Christian year and the first liturgy of Easter Day. In it, we witness the light of Christ breaking into the darkness, we hear the story of God’s saving work in history, we renew our baptismal vows, and we feast on the sacramental food of our risen Lord. Make sure you bring your pots and pans (or other noisemaking devices) for the first alleluia of Easter!
Nursery will not be available this day. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in the service.
Easter Day | April 20, Service at 10:30am
The celebration of Easter continues on Sunday morning. Join with us as we celebrate the grace of our risen Lord in a service of Holy Communion.
At 9:30am, we’ll enjoy a potluck breakfast in the parish hall and an Easter egg hunt for the children outside. If you plan to join us for these, please register using the link below.
At 10:15am, we will “flower the cross” outside before going into the service to express the newness of life given to us in Jesus. We invite all to bring their own flowers, though we will also have extras.
Children’s chapel and nursery will be offered this day.