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Palm/Passion Sunday | April 2
8:00 AM - Contemplative Holy Eucharist This service will begin in the courtyard with the Liturgy of the Palms. A reading of Matthew's Passion Gospel will follow Holy Communion. 9:30 AM - Agape Meal for Children Sunday School in the Undercroft will include meal as we remember Jesus' Last Supper with his friends. Children are invited to join the Palm Sunday procession from the courtyard, followed by Children's Chapel downstairs. 10:45 AM - Holy Eucharist We begin in the courtyard with the Liturgy of the Palms. This service includes music by the Grace Choir and the Bells of Grace. A reading of Matthew's Passion Gospel will follow Holy Communion. Maundy Thursday | April 6 7:00 pm Service commemorating Jesus' institution of Holy Communion and washing the disciples' feet Good Friday | April 7 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. This service will take place in the Undercroft. Saturday Easter Vigil | April 8
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 9
8:00 AM - Early Service A simple service celebrating Jesus' resurrection, including Holy Communion 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 beginning at 10:20 am on Easter Sunday. |
