Holy Week
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Holy Week Worship

HOLY WEEK, April 1 - 8, 2023

Holy Week is the time we remember Jesus’ last week on earth, beginning with Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and ending with Jesus’ resurrection on Easter. This is the heart of Lent, the time of Jesus’ movement to the cross where he showed his love is stronger than death. And finally after 40 days we rejoice in the glorious new dawn of Easter. Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
  • Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 1, 1:00pm
Children of all ages are invited to participate in our annual Easter egg hunt. It starts at 1:00 pm in our Serenity Garden.
  • Palm/Passion Sunday, April 2, 2023, 10:00 am
On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, the city where five days later he was crucified. People lined the way, waving palm branches and shouting, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! We will participate in a dramatic reading of the story of Jesus’ final days, which will lead us into this holy week. Congregational Palm Sunday Procession will begin our worship outside by the ‘front doors’ weather permitting,
  • Maundy Thursday, April 6, 2023, 7:00 pm
On Maundy Thursday we remember Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. At this meal Jesus washed the feet of his dearest friends to show them that the life of his followers was one of humble service. Then he shared bread and wine, telling them this was his body and blood, given for forgiveness of sins. The worship concludes with the stripping of the altar in preparation for Good Friday.
  • Good Friday, April 7, 2023, 7:00 pm
On Good Friday we remember the day that Jesus was arrested, condemned to death, and died on the cross. We gather in the growing darkness and we hear the passion story according to John. We come before the foot of the cross and light candles to wonder
at the depth of Jesus’ love.

EASTER/Resurrection of Our Lord, April 9, 2023

Easter Morning Festival Worship, 10:00 am
On Easter Day we celebrate the risen Jesus! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! The entire congregation comes together to celebrate all the glory of Easter with flowers, trumpets, choir and instrumental music, the story of Jesus’ resurrection and promise of new life for us all, and lots of shouting to show the joy we feel in our hearts! Alleluia!

EASTER/The Season of Easter, April 16 – May 14, 2023​

For a portion of the Easter season (currently April 23 and April 30) we will celebrate Earth Day with creation-themed worships. On April 23, 10:00 am, we will hold our annual event with “Lutherans Restoring Creation” in Acton Hall. On April 30th, we will be back in the sanctuary for “Good Shepherd” Sunday.
Holy Week Information
Palm Sunday Bulletin
Maundy Thursday Bulletin
Good Friday Bulletin
Good Friday Bulletin