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We encourage you to commit to attending as many of our Holy Week services as you are able.They dramatically walk us through Jesus’ last days and allow us to more fully enter the story and receive the love poured out for us. The experience of Holy Week also adds to the richness, joy, and bounding hope of Easter.
April 2 - Palm Sunday, 8:00 and 10:15am
This service features a striking contrast between Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem celebrated with palm waving processions (at 8am and 10:15 from the back of the church and parking lot respectively) and his arrest, death and burial, as we read the Passion in parts during the liturgy of the Word.
April 6 - Maundy Thursday 6pm
New time, location, and liturgy for Maundy Thursday: Join us at 6pm in the parish hall for an Agape Meal together (the word agape means unconditional self-emptying love), echoing Jesus' first Eucharist and the Passover meal. We'll celebrate the Eucharist and share a simple meal, tell the story of Jesus' last supper, greatest commandment, and washing of the disciples' feet. Then, we'll move to the worship area to reflect on the evening's events and conclude with the stripping of the altar.
April 7 - Good Friday, Noon- Good Friday Prayer Book Liturgy
Our noon service will begin in silence and will include a reading of the Passion according to John, solemn prayer, and then the veneration of the cross. Following the noon service until 3pm the nave will be open for people to follow the Stations of the Cross.
April 7 - 7pm The Seven Last Words of Christ
Saint James and Trinity Episcopal choirs will perform Théodore Dubois' The Seven Last Words of Christ, a powerful musical representation of Jesus' final words on the cross. Divided into seven sections, it captures the deep emotional and spiritual significance of each saying, featuring a blend of dramatic and contemplative moments for choir, soloists, and orchestra. It is a beautiful work of art, deeply connected to the Christian faith, and a powerful tool for reflection during Holy Week and Good Friday services, demonstrating the enduring power of music to inspire and uplift.
April 8 – The Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday 8:00pm
The Easter Vigil, possibly the most beautiful service of the church year, begins with a fire kindled in the courtyard to light the paschal candle. After processing into the church, the service starts in darkness as each person lights their candle from the paschal candle. We read of God's saving work in history and renew our baptismal covenant before joyfully celebrating Easter with the lighting of the altar candles and worship area, and singing and ringing of bells. The service takes us from death to new life, and it is a truly unique Easter experience. Join us for the Vigil, and celebrate the end of Lent with a champagne and chocolate reception in the parish hall.
April 9 - Easter Day Eucharist, Sunday 8:00am and 10:15am
Come celebrate Easter Day with us. Having completed our journey and walked through the sorrow of Holy Week, we now come ready to experience Easter Joy. Both our 8am & 10:15 services will be joyful celebrations beginning with the children flowering the cross and following behind it in procession. Joyful music fills the space as we tell the story of the empty tomb and the reverberations of that moment throughout history and in our lives. Following both services our children will continue the celebration as they search for Easter eggs.
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