Maundy Thursday | April 14 7:00 pm Service commemorating Jesus' institution of Holy Communion and washing the disciples' feet An agape meal for preschool and elementary aged children will take place during this service. Children are welcome to join their families in the Nave for the footwashing. Good Friday | April 15 11:15AM - Stations of the Cross Walking outside to stations around the church grounds, we pause at each one to observe the moments leading up to Jesus' death and to remember the cross that he carried. Noon - Liturgy for Good Friday A solemn service in which we hear the story of Jesus' trial, death and burial and offer prayers before the cross Noon - Children's Good Friday Service An age-appropriate telling of the difficult story of Good Friday appropriate for preschool and elementary-aged children. Saturday Children's Egg Hunt | April 16
Noon-Picnic Children and their families are invited to bring a picnic to the Grace Pavilion. 1 PM The Annual Easter Egg Hunt for preschool through elementary aged children Saturday Easter Vigil | April 16
8:00 PM This ancient service begins with the lighting of the new Easter Fire in the courtyard. Then, we move inside to recall God's mighty acts of salvation throughout the Old and New Testaments. The service includes a renewal of baptismal vows and the first announcement that "Christ is Risen!" Grace's traditional champagne toast reception will follow in the undercroft. Easter Day | April 21
8:00 AM - Early Service A simple service celebrating Jesus' resurrection, including communion and congregational hymns 10:00 AM - The Flowering of the Cross All children are invited to come help decorate the Easter cross with flowers in the courtyard. You are welcome to bring flowers from your garden at home to contribute. 10:45 AM - Festival Worship A lively, family-friendly service with full choir, hymns, and communion Nursery care is available for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday services. |