Holy Week Services
Holy Week Services
Join us as we journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Holy Week is the most sacred time in the Christian year. Beginning with the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and culminating in the joy of Easter morning, we invite you to walk with us through the ancient liturgies of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection.
In the Anglican tradition, Holy Week is observed through a series of services drawn from the Book of Common Prayer—each one drawing us deeper into the mystery of our salvation. We walk the road to the cross together, and we stand at the empty tomb together. Whether you are new to church or have kept these holy days for many years, there is a place for you at Resurrection Anglican.
"Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again."
Procession of palms and Holy Eucharist. We begin the week celebrating Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Foot washing, Holy Eucharist, and the Stripping of the Altar. We remember Christ's final supper with his disciples.
Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday with meditation on the Passion of Christ, Stations of the cross then prayer vigil begins 8pm (ends 4/4pm). Volunteers select time slots to pray.
The Great Vigil of Easter—lighting of the Paschal Candle and the first celebration of the Resurrection.
Festive Holy Eucharist celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is risen! Morning Egg hunt and Potluck.
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Families & Children
Holy Week and Easter are wonderful opportunities to bring your whole family to worship. Children are always welcome in our services, and we believe the rhythms of the Christian calendar are among the greatest gifts we can pass on to the next generation.
Families with young children are warmly celebrated at every service. Easter Sunday in particular is a festive, joyful celebration of the Resurrection—a perfect service to attend together.
If you have questions about what to expect with kids, feel free to contact us and we would be happy to help you plan your visit.
A Holy Week Devotional Guide
Holy Week invites Christians to walk with Jesus Christ through the final days of His earthly ministry—from His entry into Jerusalem to His crucifixion and resurrection. Through prayer, Scripture, and reflection, we remember the depth of Christ’s love and the salvation He accomplished for us.
Palm Sunday – The King Who Comes in Humility
Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 21:1–11
Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna,” yet He comes not as a conquering king but in humility. The same crowds who praise Him will soon cry for His crucifixion. Palm Sunday reminds us that Christ’s kingdom is not built on earthly power but on sacrificial love.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help us welcome You not only with our lips but with our lives. Teach us to follow You faithfully, even when the path leads to the cross. Amen.
Holy Monday – Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Scripture: Gospel of Mark 11:15–19
Jesus drives out those who turned God’s house into a place of profit. His actions remind us that worship must come from sincere hearts. Holy Monday calls us to examine our lives and allow God to cleanse what does not belong.
Prayer: Holy God, purify our hearts and make us a dwelling place for Your presence. Amen.
Holy Tuesday – Teaching in the Temple
Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 22:34–40
Jesus teaches that the greatest commandments are to love God and love our neighbor. As opposition against Him grows, Christ continues to proclaim truth and call people into faithful obedience.
Prayer: Lord, teach us to love You with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Amen.
Holy Wednesday – The Betrayal
Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 26:14–16
Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Holy Wednesday reminds us of the danger of hardened hearts and the cost of rejecting Christ’s lordship.
Prayer: Merciful Lord, guard our hearts from betrayal and help us remain faithful to You. Amen.
Maundy Thursday – The Last Supper
Scripture: Gospel of John 13:1–15
On the night before His death, Jesus washes His disciples’ feet and institutes the Lord’s Supper. He gives a new commandment—to love one another as He has loved us. In this humble act, Christ shows that true greatness is found in service.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach us to love and serve others as You have loved and served us. Amen.
Good Friday – The Cross
Scripture: Gospel of John 19:16–30
On Good Friday we remember the crucifixion of Christ. The Son of God willingly bears the weight of our sin so that we might be forgiven and reconciled to God. At the cross we see both the seriousness of sin and the greatness of God’s love.
Prayer: O Savior of the world, who by Your cross and precious blood redeemed us, save us and help us, we humbly pray. Amen.
Holy Saturday – Waiting in Hope
Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 27:57–66
Jesus lies in the tomb, and the world waits in silence. Holy Saturday reminds us that even in the darkness, God’s purposes are still at work.
Prayer: Lord, when we walk through seasons of waiting and sorrow, help us trust in Your promises. Amen.
Easter Day – Christ Is Risen
Scripture: Gospel of John 20:1–18
The tomb is empty. Death has been defeated. The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of Christian hope, declaring that sin, death, and the grave do not have the final word.
Prayer: Almighty God, who through Your Son overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life, fill us with the joy of the resurrection. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!”