EASTER SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK AT GLORIA DEI!

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2025

 

Palm Sunday, April 13 – Join us in person in the Sanctuary or outside in the courtyard or online at 8:30am,10am (no 5pm). To watch online, go to our youtube channel by clicking here. We will process with an actual donkey, palms, and shouts of “Hosanna!” (First Communion will be celebrated at the 10am service.)

Maundy Thursday, April 17, 3pm – Deacon Daneen Pysz leads a worship experience in Bankson Hall, looking at the Passover Seder and the connection to The Lord’s Supper. Sign-up at the Welcome Table or call the office.
 
Good Friday, April 19, noon and 7pm – These are “Tenebrae” Services – The Sanctuary will slowly grow darker as the seven last words of Christ from the cross are heard. You will also be able to “nail” your prayer concerns to the cross. For many, this is one of the most moving services of the year. This is the major preparation for the celebration of Easter. Please join us.
 
Holy Saturday, Saturday, April 19, 10am. The sanctuary will be open (decorating, set up for Easter will be taking place). You are welcome to come and help or say a prayer, light a candle, spend a few minutes in contemplation in preparation for the world’s greatest hope – the resurrection of Jesus.
 

Easter Sunday – Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 6:30am, 8:30am, and 10am. There will be lilies, brass quartet, special music, refreshments, uplifting message, and more. These service are in person (in the sanctuary or sitting outside in the courtyard or online). The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at both the 6:30am (outside) and the 10am service. The “Eggstravaganza” Easter Egg Hunt for young children will take place at 9:30am. The 8:30am service will be live-streamed and available on our youtube channel. Click here to go to that channel.