Worship at Christ Church for Holy Week
"No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown."
- William Penn (English writer, religious thinker, and influential Quaker)
- William Penn (English writer, religious thinker, and influential Quaker)
Holy Week Services
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Holy Week is the most important week of our liturgical year, and there are lots of services and events happening for us to read, learn, pray, sing, and join with others to live the story, be present at the crucifixion, grieve the death of Jesus, and celebrate his resurrection!
The march to the cross and Christ’s glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday begins on Palm Sunday, (April 13 this year) and continues all week. Holy Week is the most important time in the Christian calendar, traditionally a time of prayer, fasting, and contemplation. The Easter Triduum (Latin: Three days) consists of three days, which mirror Christ’s last days before his death. Maundy Thursday is the celebration of the Last Supper, Christ’s final meal with his disciples, when he washes their feet, tells them that one of them will betray him, and breaks bread and wine. On Good Friday, as we tell the story of Christ’s trial, crucifixion and death on the cross. We also gather to hear the Seven Last Words of Christ, given by our fellow parishioners. Holy Week concludes with Easter Sunday, which will be a glorious, brilliant celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. To fully understand Easter and our Lord's Resurrection, it is important to experience the whole story of Easter. Come to church throughout the week, and experience this story with friends and family! Fr. Kyle. |
Click on the image below for the online Maundy Thursday bulletin
Click the image below for the online Good Friday Bulletin
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Our Holy Week services:
- Sunday, April 13 - Palm Sunday
- 8:00 am (Traditional BCP) and 10:00 am (Contemporary BAS) services with Holy Communion
- Monday, April 14
- 8:30 pm Compline Service with the Rev. Canon Dr. Jody Clarke and choir
- Tuesday, April 15
- 5:30 pm Evening Prayer with Lay Licensed Minister
- Wednesday, April 16
- 8:30 pm Compline Service with the Rev. Canon Dr. Jody Clarke and choir
- Thursday, April 17 - Maundy Thursday
- 7:00 pm service with Holy Eucharist, Foot/Hand Washing, and Stripping of the Altar
- Friday, April 18 - Good Friday
- 10:00 am - Ecumenical Service at Grace United Church (70 King Street)
- 12:00 pm - The Passion and Reflections on Compassion by members of Christ Church
- Sunday, April 20 - Easter Sunday
- 6:00 am Sunrise service followed by Potluck breakfast
- 8:00 am (Traditional BCP) and 10:00 am (Contemporary BAS) services with Holy Communion
