Holy Week 2009 at First United
Apr 1, 2009
Sunday, April 5
- 11 a.m. service Palm/Passion Sunday. Begins at the Labyrinth outside, weather permitting
Thursday, April 9
- 6:30 p.m. Communion Meal and Foot Washing – Centennial Hall
- 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae Service in the Sanctuary
Friday, April 10
- 12 to 1 p.m. Good Friday Service in the Sanctuary
- 1 p.m. “The Way of the Cross” – walk to 14 locations within a four-block radius of the church, remembering Jesus’ walk to the cross (directions for a self-guided walk will be available in hard copy and online)
- 2 p.m. Good Friday through 5 a.m. Easter Sunday – Easter Prayer Vigil. Individuals, couples and/or families will be invited to pray in the Chapel for one-hour time segments. During this time, people are welcome to pray, read, paint, draw, sculpt and/or listen to music. The intention is to encourage spiritual reflection on the meaning of Holy Week and Easter and to prepare our church to celebrate the resurrection. A sign-up sheet is available in the Lounge.
- 7 p.m. Good Friday – on the church steps – A Service of Atonement for War. Planned by the Peace Prayer Vigil.
Sunday, April 12
- 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service, beginning in the Chapel, including communion
- 11 a.m. Easter Worship, beginning in the Memorial Garden at the Empty Tomb (weather permitting), then processing into the sanctuary, including communion