Join us as we journey through Holy Week and celebrate the Resurrection

Services marked with an asterisk will be livestreamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.


Throughout Lent & Holy Week: Stations of the Cross

In the church: Walk the Way of the Cross with the 14 bronze Stations of the Cross at any time the church is open during the week. You will find a booklet on the table at the font as you enter. 

A video version of the Stations of the Cross can be found here.


On the Contemplative Path: Walk eight Stations of the Cross marked by wooden crosses along the Contemplative Path (behind the picnic tables along Rice Street, behind the church). Laminated sheets with meditations for each Station are available at the start of the Path.


Monday, March 30 at 11:45 am

Holy Week Moment of Prayer and Lament

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe has invited dioceses and congregations across The Episcopal Church to take part in a public witness of prayer during Holy Week. Bishop José McLoughlin will join us by Zoom as well as others from the Diocese of Western North Carolina. We will gather in Miller Hall. If you cannot attend in person, you can join from elsewhere via Zoom - the link will be shared later.


Wednesday, April 1 at 5:30 pm

Contemplative Anointing Service

A liturgy of simple music, readings, silence, and anointing of one another as we recall the Biblical story of Jesus' anointing before his Passion, as recalled in the Holy Week gospel stories. Join us in Miller Hall.


Thursday, April 2 at 5:30 pm

Maundy Thursday Service *

We gather to recall Jesus' institution of Holy Eucharist and his command to love and serve one another. The liturgy offers everyone the option of participating in the Washing of Feet, followed by Holy Eucharist. At the conclusion of the service the altar is stripped in preparation for Good Friday. Our choir will join us.


Friday, April 3 at 12:00 noon

Liturgy for Good Friday *

This solemn one-hour service retells the story of Christ's Passion through reading, music, prayer, and contemplation of the Cross. Afterward, the church will remain open until 3 pm for anyone who wishes to come and pray. The Labyrinth and Contemplative Path also will be available throughout the day.


EASTER SERVICES


Saturday, April 4 at 3:00 pm

Family Easter Eve Service

Modeled after the ancient tradition of the Great Vigil of Easter, this is a family-friendly service that will share the story God's plan for salvation and let us joyfully begin our celebration of the Resurrection! The choir will be with us for special music.


Sunday, April 5 (Easter Day)

Please note the special service times for this Sunday only


7:30 am Outdoor Eucharist at the Labyrinth

Bring a lawn chair and join us for this festive spoken service of Holy Eucharist.


8:30 am Festival Eucharist

This will be one of two identical services of Holy Eucharist offered on Easter morning, with choir, brass and timpani joining us. 


10:15 am Children's Egg Hunt

Infants through Grade 5 are invited to the playground area for an Egg Hunt starting at 10:15 am. Please bring your baskets!


11:00 am Festival Eucharist *

The second of two identical services of Holy Eucharist offered on Easter morning, with choir, brass and timpani joining us.