Holy Week & Easter Sunday
Easter Festival Worship
April 5 | 9am and 11am | The Sanctuary
Romans 12:9-18, John 20:1-18, Bp Budde letter
Join in the Celebration of Love, Hope, and the Promise of Resurrection
Holy Week Worship Services
Palm Sunday
March 29 | 10am | The Sanctuary
Matthew 21:1-11; Phillipians 2: 5 - 11
Palm Sunday marks the moment when Jesus entered Jerusalem, greeted by crowds longing for liberation. As we wave our palms and lift our voices, we remember that Jesus’ way of power was one of humility, justice, and radical love. Childcare will be provided.
Maundy Thursday
April 2 | 7pm | The Art Gallery
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Jesus' words at the Last Supper—"Do this in remembrance of me"—continue to shape us as a people of love. On this sacred night, we gather to reflect on Christ’s commandment to love one another as he has loved us. In an intimate setting, we will experience worship through prayerful practices, remembering how Jesus embodied self-giving love through service and communion. Childcare will be provided.
Good Friday
April 3 | 7pm | The Sanctuary
Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, John 18:1-19:42, Bonhoeffer’s “Stations on the Road to Freedom”
At the cross, Jesus speaks words of ultimate surrender and forgiveness: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." This service of Tenebrae, or "Darkness," is based on a twelfth-century late night service and is an extended meditation on the passion of Christ, inviting us to stand at the foot of the cross and listen deeply to the words spoken in suffering, love, and redemption. With music from G. F. Händel's Messiah and scripture readings, we will not turn away from the weight of this day but enter into its mystery, trusting that even in darkness, God is at work. Childcare will be provided.
Easter Flower Dedications
Honor Your Loved Ones – Submit Your Dedication by March 15.
This Easter, honor a loved one by dedicating a flower in their name. These flowers will fill our sanctuary with beauty, life, and hope as we celebrate the joy of resurrection. Dedications will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. If ordering multiple flowers, add each name separately.
All dedicated flowers will be available for pickup after the 11am Easter service, Sunday April 5. If you need any assistance submitting your dedication, we’re here to help. Please reach out to Chickadee at Reception by calling (612) 871-5303, emailing [email protected], or stopping by in person.