Holy Week

Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 2^nd
During Regular Morning Worship
Children are invited to participate in a Palm Processional as we celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and prepare ourselves for the journey to the cross and finally to Easter. 

Prayer Labyrinth
Tuesday April 4^th - Friday, April 7^th
8:00am-8:00pm in the Worship Center
Walking the labyrinth is an ancient Christian tradition that combines prayer, meditation, and movement. There are many facets to this wonderful spiritual practice. In our fast-paced and hectic world, many people find it difficult to pray sitting still. The Labyrinth might just become your favorite way to pray. 

Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 6^th
Come and Go from 6:00-8:00pm
Please join us on Maundy Thursday for an Upper Room Communion experience. Just like the disciples gathered with Jesus so too will we gather in small groups of 12. When you arrive on Thursday evening please begin in the Worship Center.  The prayer labyrinth will be available throughout the evening.  As others arrive, we will take groups of 12 upstairs for a personalized communion experience around the table.  

Good Friday Service
Friday, April 7^th
7:00pm in the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary Choir, along with oboe, will be presenting Hal Hopson’s, “Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness”. This will be a service remembering the final hours of Christ’s life on earth. The word, Tenebrae, is a Latin word which means darkness. Tenebrae services follow a tradition of the church that date back to the 8th century. As candles are extinguished, they symbolize the fading loyalty of Jesus’ disciples, and as the light lowers in the Sanctuary, this symbolizes the diminishing light of the world as Christ is crucified.

This is a poignant setting, written by one of church music’s most acclaimed composers. Hal Hopson is the great uncle of our very own Karyl Patredis. Plan to make this presentation part of your journey to the glory of Easter.

Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 9th

7:00 AM
OUTDOOR SUNRISE SERVICE
Come casual and enjoy the beauty of Easter Morning!  This service will be led by our gifted Youth musicians and leaders.

9:15 AM
SANCTUARY EASTER SERVICE
Inspiring traditional worship featuring the Grace Avenue Adult Choir.  

FAMILY EASTER SERVICE
WORSHIP CENTER
Join us for our first ever Easter Family service.  Families will have the opportunity to be immersed in the Easter story in a setting that is comfortable for children of all ages.  Children are invited to participate in the service if they choose. This service is led by our Modern Worship and Family Ministry teams.  We will have a photo opportunity and a professional photographer available before worship. Join us for this new opportunity at Grace Avenue. 

10:30 AM
SANCTUARY EASTER SERVICE
Inspiring traditional worship featuring the Grace Avenue Adult Choir. 

MODERN EASTER SERVICE
WORSHIP CENTER
A vibrant contemporary worship experience led by our Modern Worship team.