Holy Week is the most sacred week in our liturgical year. Our services this week follow Jesus during his final days, culminating in the new life of Easter. These services mark the events of the passion and crucifixion and deepen our experience of our faith. We hope that you will join us.

PALM SUNDAY

Sunday, April 13 | both campuses

Each of this day’s ceremonies begin with the blessing of palms, recalling Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and continues with an account of Jesus’ last days, concluding with Holy Communion.

• Windsor services: 8:00a, 9:15a Early Church, 10:30a* (nave-livestreamed and PLC), 6:00p 

• The Hill service: 10:30a*

* The nursery will be open during the 10:30a/Windsor and 10:30a/Hill services.

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Thursday, April 17 | Windsor

• 6:15p Early Church service, PLC

This interactive service, designed especially for children and their families, will recount the events of the Last Supper where Jesus celebrated the first Holy Eucharist and washed the feet of his disciples. Using simple language and active participation, this service is perfect for all ages of worshipers.

• 7:00p service, nave (livestreamed)

This night recalls Jesus’ Last Supper, when he gave the gift of the Eucharist and washed the feet of his disciples before withdrawing to pray in the garden of Gethsemane. This begins the three days of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection, the Triduum. After the service, the overnight Gethsemane watch begins.

MAUNDY THURSDAY AGAPE MEAL POTLUCK AT THE HILL

Thursday, April 17 | 5:30p–7:30p, the Hill

On the night before Jesus died, he and his disciples gathered for dinner, prayer, and foot washing. This event is the origin of the church’s practice of Communion. We believe that Jesus Christ is present in the gifts of bread and wine, and that this meal nourishes us, both in the body and the soul. On Maundy Thursday, we will gather in the Parish Hall for a potluck meal and service of Communion. Sign up to bring a dish using the form on the welcome table at the Hill.

GETHSEMANE WATCH

Thursday, April 17–Friday, April 18

9:00p–11:00a | Windsor

After our services on Maundy Thursday, we invite you to pray for an hour with Christ. The Gethsemane Watch begins at 9:00p on Thursday and ends at 11:00a on Friday on the Windsor campus. Spending an hour in prayer is a meaningful way to begin the holiest days of our Christian year. To sign up for a one-hour period, click here.

GOOD FRIDAY

Friday, April 18 | Windsor

• 12:00p - Good Friday Holy Eucharist, nave (livestreamed)

Recounting the suffering and death of Jesus, the Good Friday liturgy invites us to bring to the Cross in prayer our own deep needs and those of the world. Holy Communion is distributed.

• 3:00p - Early Church Holy Eucharist, PLC

This Good Friday Service is designed especially for families and children who are looking for an age-appropriate way to talk about Jesus’s death. Walking the “Way of the Cross,” this interactive experience will be part worship and part workshop rotation as children follow the events that led from Jesus’s Last Supper to his death on the cross.

• 5:30p - Good Friday Service & Movie Night, the Hill

Join us for a brief, reflective service of Good Friday, followed by a showing of Jesus Christ Superstar in the Parish Hall. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Feel Free to come in comfy clothes!

HOLY SATURDAY

Saturday, April 19 | 12:00p, Windsor, chapel

A simple service of readings begins this day of preparation and reflection on the great mysteries commemorated in these three holiest of days.

We invite you to celebrate Easter with us! We rejoice as God opens new life for us!

EASTER DAY

Sunday, April 20 |  both campuses*

Continuing in daylight what began in darkness the night before, each of this morning’s Eucharists celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection in speech and song.

• 6:30a – Sunrise Service & Easter Vigil, Windsor, nave

• 9:00a – Holy Eucharist with choir, organ, brass & percussion, Windsor, nave (livestreamed)

• 9:15a – Early Church Holy Eucharist, Windsor, PLC

• 10:30a – Holy Eucharist with acoustic band, The Hill

• 11:00a – Holy Eucharist with choir, organ, brass & percussion, Windsor, nave (livestreamed)

• 11:00a – Communion Café Holy Eucharist, Windsor, PLC

• 6:00p – Holy Eucharist, Windsor, nave

*Nursery care is available at Windsor from 8:30a–12:30p and at the Hill from 10:00a–12:00p.

THE FLOWERING OF THE CROSS

Sunday, April 20 |  Windsor

When you attend a Sunday morning service at Windsor, stop by the cross outside of the church to add flowers. Bring your own flowers from home or use those provided. The cross will become a visual symbol of new life for the greater community.

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