Holy Week and Easter

  • Palm Sunday Processional, March 31, 12:30 p.m.: As part of marking the beginning of Holy Week, we will join with other local congregations for a public Palm Sunday Processional to embody our commitment to God’s kin-dom of justice and joy. We will have an abbreviated Arise Worship service at 11:00 a.m. and then walk or ride downtown to join with other congregations as a witness to our faith.
  • April 2, Maundy Thursday, 7:30 p.m. (also livestreamed): A contemplative worship service including music, silence, handwashing and Holy Communion.
  • April 3, Good Friday Crosswalk: We’ll move through downtown Rochester for a prayer walk as we remember Jesus’ last days. Starts at 12:00 p.m. at CUMC. Approximately 1.5 miles walking at a slow pace with standing.
  • Good Friday worship, 7:30 p.m. (also livestreamed): A traditional Good Friday Tenebrae worship service with the Stations of the Cross.

Easter Sunday, April 5: 

  • Caramel roll sales and egg hunt throughout the morning.
  • Sunrise worship, 6:30 a.m.: At the home of Nan Whitcomb and Deb Vosler. Greet Easter morning with a short outdoor service including singing, scripture, communion and coffee.
  • Traditions Worship, 9:00 a.m.: in the sanctuary with organ, brass, choir, and the “Hallelujah Chorus.”
  • Arise Worship, 10:30 a.m.: in the ECC, including our Arise Band and Holy Communion.
  • Easter Bluegrass Service, 12:00 p.m.: A special bluegrass Easter worship service in the ECC.