Holy Week and Easter Sunday at St. Mark’s
All events are at St. Mark’s unless otherwise noted
Community Egg-Stravaganza Saturday, April 1, 2023
Featuring an Easter egg hunt, games, crafts, face painting, jumping castle, cookie decorating and cupcake walk. 9 a.m. to noon.
Palm/Passion Sunday, April 2
Including palm fronds, a cantata featuring both choirs, and Holy Communion. Both services: 8:30 and 10 a.m.
Town Hall at St. Mark’s and then potluck cookout on the patio. Starting at noon. More details to come.
Maundy (Holy) Thursday, April 6
Foot washing and Holy Communion at Sanctuary UMC, 7620 N. Hartman Lane. Noon.
Foot washing and Holy Communion with Celebration Singers at St. Mark’s. 6:30 p.m.
Guided tour of the Stations of the Cross in the Mediation Gardens. 5 p.m.
Good Friday, April 7
Guided tour of the Stations of the Cross in the Mediation Gardens. 5 p.m.
Experience Good Friday through a powerful performance of “Have You Seen My Son?” by Jon McCauley Smith. It is the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross as seen through the eyes of important people in his life. 6:30 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 8
Enjoy Harp in the Garden performance in the Meditation Gardens. 1-2 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 9
Come watch the sun rise as the youth lead the annual Sunrise Service, starting at 6:15 a.m. Or join traditional services at 8:30 or 10 a.m. And between services, be sure to enjoy a pancake breakfast prepared by the youth as a fundraiser for their summer Sierra Service Project mission trip!
All week long, pamphlets will be available at the Mediation Gardens for self-guided tours.