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Holy Week & Easter

Join us at Grace Church as we journey through Holy Week to Easter! Holy Week is a special time in the church calendar when we remember the last days of Jesus' life, from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, to his death on Good Friday and ultimate Resurrection on Easter. Below is a schedule of services.

Palm Sunday

Services at 9am and 11am.

April 13

Palm Sunday officially begins “Holy Week” - the week leading up to Easter. Our service begins with the blessing of palm branches, as we remember Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem.  We celebrate with the procession of palms as we sing “All Glory, Laud and Honor.” Then the  tone of the Liturgy suddenly shifts and becomes darker as we read the Passion Narrative of Jesus’ final days.  We enter the depths of Holy Week. You can join us for our 9 AM or 11 AM services, or you can tune in on our Facebook Page or our YouTube channel.

Stations of the Cross

Service with music and homily at 7pm.

April 16

Drawing on Scripture and Christian tradition, the Stations of the Cross walk us through the final hours of Jesus’ life using art, liturgy, and prayer. Each Wednesday in Lent a simple Stations will be offered, and a fuller version with homily and music during Holy Week. Join us at 7PM for an in-person liturgy.

Maundy Thursday

Agape Meal at 6:30pm; Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing at 7pm; Vigil follows.

April 17

Reflecting on the Last Supper, the Maundy Thursday service begins with an Agape Meal followed by Holy Eucharist, including an optional foot washing. After Communion, we will strip the altar and all décor from the Sanctuary, symbolizing Jesus’ desertion in the Garden of Gethsemane. Overnight, you can sign up to “keep watch” with Jesus and the Reserve Sacrament at the “Vigil of Repose.”  You can join us in person, or you can tune in on our Facebook Page or our YouTube channel.

Good Friday

Communion from the Reserved Sacrament at 12pm; Solemn liturgy with choir at 7pm.

April 18

On Good Friday we remember Jesus’ trial and death. Just as the women remained with him and wept, so we sit in this moment of despair.  The cleansing grief of this day reminds us why the cross matters and prepares us for Easter. At noon, we will have the solemn liturgy with music and Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament. At 7pm, we will have the solemn liturgy with music. You can join us in person at noon or 7pm, or you can tune in on our Facebook Page or our YouTube channel.

Holy Saturday

Simple spoken service at 12pm.

April 19

This brief service on Holy Saturday reminds us of the uncertainty and waiting between Good Friday and Easter. Following the service we decorate for Easter. Join us in-person at 12pm.

Easter Vigil

Service with Baptisms at 8pm.

April 19

The powerful Easter Vigil service begins in darkness, lighting the new “Paschal” Candle as a symbol of Jesus’ resurrection. Scripture, music, and liturgy tell of God’s unending love for us. The service moves us from Lent to Easter. This service is filled with symbolism and expresses the joy incarnate of Easter! You don’t want to miss it! You can join us in person, or you can tune in on our Facebook Page or our YouTube channel. See Fr. Tim for information on Baptisms.

Easter Sunday

Services at 9am and 11am; Easter Egg Hunt between services at 10:15am.

April 20

The pinnacle of the Christian year— we gather with friends and family on Easter morning to  celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the hope of New Life! We finally arrive at our Easter Sunday, which will feature more special music celebrating the discovery of the resurrection of our risen Lord. Join us at 9am or 11am in-person, or you can tune in on our Facebook Page or our YouTube channel. There will also be an Easter Egg hunt in-between services at 10am! Invite a friend!

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