holy week

MARCH 24 - 31

As followers of Jesus, we orient our calendars toward a different kind of high point in the year: the events surrounding Jesus’ last supper, crucifixion, and resurrection. Holy Week at Grace is a special time of communion, reflection, and celebration.

Scroll down to learn more about each of our opportunities to observe Holy Week.

 
 

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter. This celebration commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, mentioned in each of the four Gospels and is the beginning of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter. We often use palm branches to re-create the celebration of Christ’s final arrival in Jerusalem because his followers used palm branches to honor him as King and Messiah. We celebrate Palm Sunday together on our campus or streaming online.

MARCH 24 | 9:30 AM | grace Sanctuary


Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday is the day before Good Friday. It commemorates the night before Jesus died, when He shared the Passover meal with His closest friends and followers. At Grace we set this evening aside to embody what the family of God really looks like, as you enjoy a meal, share in the bread and cup of communion, and wash each other’s feet with others in our church family. We’ve designed this space to empower and equip you to participate in the same events as Jesus and his disciples did the night before he was betrayed.  This year we will be meeting in the social hall at 6:00PM. If you prefer to gather in your home we have the order service available below. Registration is required for Mandy Thursday.

March 28 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Social Hall


Good Friday

 

Good Friday is the day Christians remember Jesus’ death. The “Good” reflects how Jesus’ death was a sacrifice on our behalf so we can receive God’s forgiveness for our wrongs, or sins. Join us for an outdoor Good Friday adaptation of the Stations of the Cross. This will be an interactive journey with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to the tomb, and will take place outside on our plaza. You'll visit each of the stations at your own pace (it should take approximately 30 minutes), and the experience will be open for your participation between 5:00-7:00PM. This is designed for all ages, as children will be able to participate as well. No registration required.

March 29 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | grace plaza


Saturday Easter Prayer

Join us Saturday morning March 30th at 10:00AM on the Plaza from for a morning of Prayer and Worship as we anticipate what God will do at Easter!


Easter Sunday

Easter is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar. It marks the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead. His resurrection changed everything; He conquered death and redeemed us from sin. Jesus made a way for us to experience God as our father, and the family of God as our own family!

This year we are celebrating Easter Sunday in our main sanctuary. You can also stream the service virtually for those joining us from home. After service we will party on the Plaza with friends new and old, family, food, and music to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ for He has risen! He has risen indeed!

March 31 | 10:00 AM | grace Sanctuary

Join us after service for an Easter Party! 11:30 AM - 1: 00 PM