EASTER SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK AT GLORIA DEI!

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2026

 

Palm Sunday, March 29 – 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 (Alice), palms, and shouts of “Hosanna!” (First Communion will be celebrated at the 10am service.)

Maundy Thursday, April 2, 6pm – Deacon Daneen Pysz leads a worship experience in Bankson Hall, looking at the Stations of the Cross, Anointing and Holy Communion.
 
Good Friday, April 3, 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 4, 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 5, 6:30am, 8:30am, and 10am. There will be lilies, trumpets, special music, bell choir, 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 all services. The “Eggstravaganza” Easter Egg Hunt for young children will take place at 11am. The 8:30am service will be live-streamed and available on our youtube channel. Click here to go to that channel.