All are invited to be part of our Holy Week and Easter programs.
About Our Holy Week Sermon Series
Stories are central to our humanity. We can’t live without them. They knit us together as families, tribes, and nations. Your invitation this Holy Week is to deeply immerse yourself in the stories of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All week long, Laurie’s sermons will focus on these stories which are the core of our faith. Stories that for millennia have helped people bring transcendent meaning to everyday experiences, make meaning out of chaos, and to live fuller, richer lives. Stories that speak to us about power, and love, grief and healing, salvation and redemption.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29, 8:30am and 10:30am
Join the procession of the palms. This service opens Holy Week, which ends at Easter Vigil. Join us doing the Formation Hour for a special presentation by Laurie+ called Walking the Way of the Cross: Holy Week + Easter, to learn about the meaning and significance behind our Holy Week liturgies.
Evening Prayer
Monday, March 30; Tuesday, March 31; and Wednesday, April 1, 5:30pm
This Evening Prayer is designed to reflect on the day, express gratitude, and prepare for rest. It is a time of quiet reflection, featuring instrumental flute and piano. Reception with food and drink to follow each evening. $5 suggested donation for reception; $15 per family
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 6pm dinner, 7pm worship
Jesus shared a meal with his friends on the last day of his life. Partake of a simple supper with the St. Francis’ community at the start of the Easter Triduum–the three days of preparation for Easter, which follow the last moments of Jesus’ life. Join us at 7pm in person and on YouTube to recall the new “mandatum”or commandment to “love one another as I have loved you” (Jn. 13:34). $5 suggested donation for dinner; $15 per family
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 12pm in person and on YouTube and 5:30pm in person
Join us at 12pm and 5:30pm for the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus with veneration (reverencing) of the cross
Stations of the Cross
Friday, April 3, 12pm-3pm
Church open for personal prayer and walking of the Stations of the Cross
Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 4, 7:30pm-9pm
Easter Vigil is a liturgy that begins in darkness and is considered the first celebration of Easter. In it, the congregation lights the Paschal (Easter) Candle, hears the salvation story, renews baptismal vows, and celebrates the first Eucharist of Easter. Easter Vigil is the heart of our Christian life. Chocolate dessert reception to follow.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
- Worship at 10:30am in person and on YouTube
- Potluck brunch at 11:30am
- Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30am (changed from when previously advertised)
- There is no 8:30am worship on Easter Sunday