Holy Week Services and Activities
Experience the hope and meaning of Holy Week (March 29-April 5) with us! All are welcome to walk the journey from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday as we reflect and celebrate together. Join us in Person, Live Facebook & YouTube & FM 103.5.
March 29-April 5, 2026
Palm Sunday - March 29, 2026
Palm/Passion Sunday celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the beginning of Holy Week. The waving of palm branches recalls the crowd that welcomed him as King (Matthew 21:8–9), while the reading of the Passion narrative recounts the events leading to his crucifixion. This day invites us to reflect on the tension between acclaim and faithfulness, preparing our hearts to walk with Christ through the challenges of life and the call to serve others.
Waving of the Palms & Chancel Choir Concert at Downtown Campus (in Sanctuary)
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Maundy Thursday - April 2, 2026 - Sanctuary at Downtown Campus
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Maundy Thursday is also called Holy Thursday and marks the night of Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, meaning “commandment,” reflecting Jesus’ call to love one another as he loved them (John 13:34). On Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 PM, we’ll join together in the Sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative Holy Communion service. Sermon by Rev Blake Bradford.
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Good Friday - April 3, 2026 - East Campus
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Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus, the ultimate act of self-giving love and forgiveness. This solemn day invites reflection on the meaning of suffering, sacrifice, and grace, pointing toward hope and renewal even in the midst of life’s darkest moments. On Good Friday, April 3 at 6:00 PM, in the Faith Chapel at our East Campus, we will hold a powerful Tenebrae Service of Shadows, rooted in the Gospel Passion narrative. Through scripture, silence, and the gradual darkening of the chapel, we will remember Christ’s suffering and death and enter into the mystery and weight of the cross. Sermon by Rev Abbey Maynard.
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Easter Sunday - April 5, 2026 - All Sunday Services
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the triumph of life over death, and the hope that comes with new beginnings. S Easter reminds us that God meets us in both sorrow and joy, calling each of us to live in grace, hope, and love. Easter services on Sunday, April 5, are joyful and celebratory, inviting all to experience God’s love and renewal. Traditional Services in our Downtown Sanctuary are at 8:30 and 11. Modern services will be held at our East Campus (9am & 11am) and Great Hall at the Downtown Campus (11am).
Easter Egg Hunt - March 29, 2026 - East Campus
