Holy Week ScheduleSunday, March 29
Palm Sunday Celebrate the beginning of Holy Week on Palm Sunday as we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. During our 9:30 and 11:00 services, children will lead joyful Palm Parades, waving palm branches as we shout “Hosanna!” together. It’s a vibrant and meaningful moment for our whole church family as we begin the journey toward Easter. Easter Eggstravaganza 2:30pm-4pm • Front Lawn A fun-filled celebration for the whole family! Kids will enjoy bounce houses, exciting egg hunts, games, candy, snacks, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Hosted by our St. James Youth and Children’s Ministries, it’s a joyful way to celebrate the season and make wonderful Easter memories together. Wednesday, April 1
Stations of the Cross 9:00am-4:00pm • Worship Center Stations of the Cross is an opportunity to experience a contemplative walk through Jesus's final hours. Journey through thirteen stations at your own pace - at each station there is a scripture to read, a picture illustrating the scripture, a small token to take with you. The Stations end at a prayer bench that is representative of the tomb. This is a self-guided experience, so take as much or as little time in prayer and reflection as you'd like. This experience is open to anyone - you do not have to be a member of St. James to enjoy. Thursday, April 2
Stations of the Cross 9:00am-8:00pm • Worship Center Stations of the Cross is an opportunity to experience a contemplative walk through Jesus's final hours. Journey through thirteen stations at your own pace - at each station there is a scripture to read, a picture illustrating the scripture, a small token to take with you. The Stations end at a prayer bench that is representative of the tomb. This is a self-guided experience, so take as much or as little time in prayer and reflection as you'd like. This experience is open to anyone - you do not have to be a member of St. James to enjoy. Maundy Thursday 6:30pm • Sanctuary • livestreamed Our Maundy Thursday service is a meaningful and moving part of Holy Week, led entirely by the youth of our church. Through music, scripture readings, reflections, and the serving of Holy Communion, our students guide the congregation in remembering the Last Supper and Jesus’ command to love and serve one another. It is a powerful and heartfelt service that highlights the faith and leadership of the next generation. Friday, April 3
Stations of the Cross 9:00am-8:00pm • Worship Center Stations of the Cross is an opportunity to experience a contemplative walk through Jesus's final hours. Journey through thirteen stations at your own pace - at each station there is a scripture to read, a picture illustrating the scripture, a small token to take with you. The Stations end at a prayer bench that is representative of the tomb. This is a self-guided experience, so take as much or as little time in prayer and reflection as you'd like. This experience is open to anyone - you do not have to be a member of St. James to enjoy. Stations of the Cross will be open after the Good Friday service for those wishing to visit. Good Friday 6:30pm • Sanctuary • livestreamed Our Good Friday service is a solemn and meaningful Tenebrae service led by the Chancel Choir. Through scripture, music, and the gradual extinguishing of light, we reflect on the suffering and sacrifice of Christ on the cross. This powerful service invites us into a time of reverence, reflection, and remembrance as we journey toward the hope of Easter. Saturday, April 4
Saturday Night Easter Service 5:30pm • Sanctuary Want to celebrate Easter without the Sunday morning crowds? Join us on Saturday Night for a joyful celebration of the resurrection of Christ. This service features the full Chancel Choir and select orchestra—exactly the same music and message as Sunday morning—offering a beautiful and meaningful way to celebrate Easter in a slightly quieter setting. Sunday, April 5
Classic Worship 8:30am & 11:00am • Sanctuary • 11:00 livestreamed Celebrate the joy of Easter morning in our Classic Worship Service, a beautiful and traditional service filled with triumphant music and the proclamation of Christ’s resurrection. The Chancel Choir and orchestra will lead inspiring worship as we rejoice in the hope of the risen Christ. Modern Worship 9:30am • Worship Center • livestreamed Celebrate the joy of the resurrection at our Modern Easter Worship Service, a vibrant and uplifting time of praise and celebration. Led by our modern worship band, this service features powerful music, an inspiring message, and the joyful proclamation that Christ is risen! It’s a meaningful and energetic way to celebrate the hope and new life of Easter. |
FAQsWill there be childcare?
There will be nursery care for children ages 5 and under at all Holy Week services, available in the Nursery Hallway.
*Please note that there will be NO Children's Sunday School on Easter Sunday.* will services be livestreamed?
The following services will be livestreamed:
Palm Sunday 9:30 Modern Worship Palm Sunday 11:00 Classic Worship Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter Sunday 9:30 Modern Worship Easter Sunday 11:00 Classic Worship What is stations of the cross?
Stations of the Cross is an opportunity to experience a contemplative walk through Jesus's final hours.
Journey through thirteen stations at your own pace--at each station there is a scripture to read, a picture illustrating the scripture, a small token to take with you. The Stations end at a prayer bench that is representative of the tomb. This is a self-guided experience, so take as much or as little time in prayer and reflection as you'd like. The Stations of the Cross will be located in the Worship Center. This experience is open to anyone--you do not have to be a member of St. James to enjoy. Wednesday, 4/1 | 9:00am–4:00pm Thursday, 4/2 | 9:00am–8:00pm Friday, 4/3 | 9:00am–8:00pm what easter services do you offer?
We offer both Classic (Sanctuary) and Modern (Worship Center) Worship Services.
Saturday, 5:30pm: Classic Worship Sunday, 8:30am: Classic Worship Sunday, 9:30am: Modern Worship Sunday, 11:00am: Classic Worship where should i park and enter?
There are large numbered signs at each Entrance to St. James.
For Classic and Modern Worship services, we invite you to park and enter through Entrance 1 or 2 (our main entrances). You will be greeted as you walk through the door and directed to your destination. For Nursery Care: Entrance 5 Easter is an especially busy day! We also have parking at the Christian Life Center (across from the main campus), and at Fulbright Elementary School. accessibility
St. James is handicapped accessible. Enter through Entrances 1 or 2 for the elevator.
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