Services for Holy Week
Please join us in worship during these most holy days of the church year.

Palm Sunday Service - Sunday, March 16th - 10 AM
Today's liturgy begins with a palm procession, commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Quickly the tone of the service changes as we meditate upon Jesus' passion and death. Because this story is so central to our faith, we hear Matthew's account of the passion today and John's version on Good Friday. Though Jesus is obedient even unto death on the cross, he is exalted by God. We gather to remember his offering for the life of the world, and to be fed by his life-giving mercy. This holy week will culminate in the celebration of the Three Days of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection.

Maundy Thursday Service - March 20th, 7 PM ~ Soup Supper at 6:15 PM
On this night we remember Jesus' last supper with his disciples, before he would be betrayed and crucified. At the heart of the Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus' commandment to love one another - his "last words" to the disciples before his death. As Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, we are called to follow his example as we humbly care for one another, especially the poor and the unloved. At the Lord's table we remember Jesus' sacrifice of his life, even as we are called to offer ourselves in love for the life of the world. First Communion for our 5th graders will also be celebrated during this service. A soup supper will precede the service, at 6:15.

Good Friday Service - March 21st, 7 PM
In the Good Friday service we remember the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. The ancient title for this day—the triumph of the cross—reminds us that the church gathers not to mourn this day but to celebrate Christ's life-giving passion and to find strength and hope in the tree of life. A visit to the cross on Friday prepares us for the resurrection joy we celebrate on Easter Sunday.

Resurrection of Our Lord - Easter Day - March 23rd, 7 AM and 10 AM
On this day the Lord has acted! On the first day of the week God began creation, transforming darkness into light. On this, the "eighth day" of the week, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. We celebrate this new creation in the waters of baptism and in the feast of victory. With great joy we celebrate this day of days, even as we begin the great fifty days of Easter. Filled with hope, we go forth to share the news that Christ is risen! Between the services, join us for an Easter Breakfast featuring egg strata, fruit, and baked goods. Our children will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt at 9 AM.