Holy week is the most celebrated week in the life of the Christian Church. It serves to remind us that the gift of salvation that God freely offers to each of us did not come without price for Christ.  We are called Easter People because we are people of the resurrection, but we need to stay focused on and remember that we have had a part to play in making the suffering of Christ come about.

To fully experience the wonder and glory of Holy Week, and all God has done for us, you should try to attend all of the Holy Week services.

Holy Week is launched on Palm Sunday (8:30 & 11:00 AM) which is the day we celebrate the triumphal entry into Jerusalem just five days before his crucifixion.  It serves to remind us that while Jesus is praised and honored he is also turned against by those who were just honoring and praising him.

The Holy Thursday Service is April 1st at 7:00 PM.  On Holy Thursday, we commemorate the institution of the Lord’s Supper by Christ.  Holy Thursday is also the night on which Jesus was betrayed and denied by two of his closest followers.  At the end of the service, we will strip the church of the icons, paraments, and banners and they will not be replaced until we prepare for Easter Sunday services.  The stripping of the church is done to symbolize the time that Christ spent in the tomb.

The Good Friday Service at April 2nd at 7:00 PM.  Good Friday is the day we commemorate the crucifixion of Christ.  Many people ask why it is called Good Friday.  Good, as an adjective applied to the day, is an Old English expression for "holy” (The Dictionary of Bible and Religion).  The Sanctuary will also be open from 12:00 until 3:00 PM as a time for prayer if you would like to drop by.

Easter Sunday Services will be celebrated at 6:30, 8:30 & 11:00 AM.  The Easter Sunrise Service will be followed by a church-wide breakfast.  Easter is the most glorious Sunday celebration on the church
calendar.