Experience Holy Week at Hyde Park

 

Palm Sunday, April 2

Begin Holy Week with one of our Palm Sunday services. We will remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with the singing of praises and images of our families and children carrying palm fronds. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in person and online. Children 3 years old-5th grade please join in the fun!

9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship will include a procession of palms by the children who will then go to the Chapel for programming

11 a.m. Traditional Worship will include a procession of palms by the children. Children are welcome to remain in worship; childcare available for ages 6 weeks- 5 years

Maundy Thursday, April 6

The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin maundate, or “mandate.” It commemorates the greatest commandment Jesus gave the disciples, which is to “love one another,” and we will explore ways to live out that commandment together.  Join us for

  • 12 noon On-Demand (YouTube)
  • 12:15 p.m. Meditation at The Portico
  • 7 p.m. Live Hosted (Facebook, YouTube, Church Online)
  • 7 p.m. Contemporary Service in the Harnish Center with childcare available for ages 6 weeks – 5 years

Good Friday, April 7

One of our most popular services throughout the year is our Good Friday Tenebrae service, which features a reading of the Scriptures of the passion narrative and stirring anthems by our Chancel Choir. It concludes with the stripping of the Sanctuary’s visual elements and a departure in darkness and silence. Join us for 
  • 12 noon On-Demand (YouTube)
  • 12 noon Meditation at The Portico
  • 7 p.m. Live Hosted (Facebook, YouTube, Church Online)
  • 7 p.m. Tenebrae Service  in the Sanctuary with childcare available for ages 6 weeks – 5 years

Easter Sunday, April 9

 
And of course, Holy Week concludes with the grand triumph of the resurrection. Our worship staff has been planning many creative and captivating worship elements to make our Easter Sunday celebration a beautiful testament to God’s resurrecting power. Join us for
The promise of Easter reminds us of the words of Paul to the Corinthians: “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57) Join us next week as we walk the way of Christ’s suffering, and follow him into the glorious unfolding of resurrection and new life.

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