Lent and Easter Services
In Lent, we acknowledge our need to repent and turn from sin and lay aside the non-essentials, so that we may open to receive and hold the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ, with all of his love, mercy and forgiveness. From Ash Wednesday through the services of Holy Week, we spend these forty days preparing for Easter Sunday: the affirmation, celebration, and proclamation of Christ's resurrection.
See below for our schedule of services, in-person and online.
Ash Wednesday
We begin the season of Lent by preparing ourselves to participate anew in Christ’s death and resurrection. Both services include the imposition of ashes.
6:00 PM in the Sanctuary & Online
A shorter, family-friendly service with the children’s choirs.
7:30 PM in the Sanctuary & Online
A traditional service led by choir.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On this feast day we commemorate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Join us between services for a pancake breakfast!
8:30 AM in the Chapel & 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary & Online
9:30 AM Pancake Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
No adult, youth, or children’s formation hour
Maundy Thursday
Just as Jesus broke bread with his friends during the evening meal, we invite you to gather as we remember and rejoice as the community of faith at the Lord's Table.
7:30 PM in the Sanctuary & Online
Good Friday
We are invited to meditate on the suffering of Christ and his crucifixion through Scripture and music.
7:30 PM in the Sanctuary & Online
Easter Vigil
A service traditionally meant to last from the night before Easter until the sunrise of Easter morning, the Easter Vigil recalls all of salvation history, culminating in a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Join together to celebrate Jesus’ light returning to the world with fire and music, Holy Communion, and a loud Easter Acclamation!
8:30 PM in the Courtyard & Chapel
This service begins in the Courtyard and moves into the Chapel and will end around 9:50 PM.
Easter Sunday
We celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord! On this day, the church joyfully proclaims the good news that is at the very heart of the gospel: that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.
6:30 AM Sunrise on the Monticello-side lawn
8:30 AM in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM in the Sanctuary & Online | Prelude at 10:30 AM
