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​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.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Welcome
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Beliefs and Practices
    • Our Campus
    • Directions and Contact
    • Clergy and Staff
    • Vestry and Ministry Teams
    • Bookstore
    • GreenFaith
    • History
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Worship
    • Service Times and Info
    • Music
    • Centering Prayer
    • Sacraments: Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings >
      • Wedding Liturgy Planner
    • Lay Worship Leadership
    • Livestream and Recordings
    • Stations of the Cross
    • Worship Resources
  • Learn
    • Children's Ministry
    • Arts Camp 2020
    • Youth Group
    • Young Adult Forum
    • Adult Formation >
      • Sunday Morning Classes
      • Young Adult Forum
      • Inquirers' Class
      • Education for Ministry (EfM)
      • Thorne Sparkman 2017
      • Grace Speaks Series
  • Serve
    • Outreach Team
    • Brainerd Farmers Market
  • Connect
    • Supper Clubs
  • Give
    • Volunteer Time and Talent
    • Rector's Discretionary
  • Calendar
  • Members
    • Grace Notes Weekly
    • Eucharistic Visitors
    • Prayer Requests
    • Sacraments: Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings
    • New Member Form
    • Rector Search Archive >
      • Meet April
      • Search Committee Blog
      • Parish Profile >
        • How Do We Say Grace
        • How Do You Say Grace With Us?
  • 12 Step Groups
  • Brainerd Market
  • 2023 Online Pledge
  • Breeze Directory
  • Preschool
  • Make a Contribution in Breeze