from the passion to the resurrection

Join us for Holy Week & Easter Services — all are welcome.

PALM SUNDAY, March 29 @ 9:00 AM – Liturgy of the Palms & Solemn Eucharist of the Passion

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Jesus’ journey to the cross and his Resurrection on the third day. We begin the liturgy outside the church to commemorate his entry into Jerusalem. Gathered on the patio, we hear the story of Jesus riding on a donkey as the crowd spreads garments and palms along his way.

After the blessing of the palms, we take palm crosses and process into the church. Inside, the mood turns as we hear the solemn story of Christ’s Passion. The liturgical color—passion red—symbolizes both Jesus’ blood and the extraordinary love that leads him to lay down his life for us.

MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 2 @ 7:00 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper

The Paschal Triduum—the Three Great Days—begins with Maundy Thursday. During the liturgy, the rector washes the feet of those who wish to participate, recalling Jesus’ commandment to love and serve one another.

Following the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the altar is stripped and the Blessed Sacrament is carried to the Altar of Repose. The church is left in silence and darkness as we quietly depart.

GOOD FRIDAY, April 3 @ 12:00 PM – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

The second of the Three Great Days is Good Friday. The liturgy begins at noon and includes the Passion according to St. John, the Solemn Collects for the Church and the world, and Holy Communion from the reserved Sacrament. The service concludes in silence at approximately 1:30 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY, April 5 @ 5:30 AM – Great Vigil & First Eucharist of Easter

The climax of the Triduum is the Great Vigil of Easter—the central and most ancient liturgy of the Christian year. We begin in darkness with the kindling of the New Fire and the lighting of the Paschal Candle. As the liturgy unfolds, the church gradually fills with the light of morning, the Resurrection window comes alive, and we hear and sing the great stories of God’s saving acts. At last we proclaim with joy: Alleluia. Christ is risen!

EASTER SUNDAY, April 5 @ 10:00 AM – Festal Choral Eucharist for Easter Day

In word and song, we celebrate the triumph of life over death in this joyful Easter liturgy of the Holy Eucharist. Surrounded by flowers and music, we gather at Christ’s table and proclaim the Good News of the Resurrection: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Thou hallowed chosen morn of praise, that best and greatest shinest;
fair Easter, queen of all the days, of seasons, best, divinest!
Christ rose from death; and we adore, forever and forevermore.

— John of Damascus