Holy Week & Easter at Peace
Holy Week is a sacred time of reflection and devotion as we prepare for Easter Sunday. It begins with Palm Sunday, celebrating Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem with joyful praise and the waving of palm branches. As the week unfolds, we walk through the events leading to the cross, deepening our understanding of Christ’s sacrifice and love.
Easter is the joyful culmination of this journey, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the hope of new life. The six weeks leading up to Easter, known as Lent, are a time of prayer, reflection, and service. During this season, believers engage in spiritual practices to grow closer to God, seek renewal, and prepare their hearts for the joy of the Empty Tomb.
We invite you to join us in worship throughout this sacred season. Come for our Sunday services in Lent, our special Holy Week gatherings, and our Easter Sunday celebration as we rejoice in the triumph of Christ over sin and death.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20
Services at 9:30 am and 11:30 am
Join us for fellowship between services. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11:00 am on the Peaceful Path.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 pm
Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a time of reflection and preparation for Easter. At Peace Presbyterian Church, we invite you to a meaningful service focused on repentance, humility, and hope through Christ’s sacrifice. The one-hour service includes worship, scripture reading, and the imposition of ashes—a symbol of mortality and dependency on God. The atmosphere is reverent yet welcoming for personal reflection and community support.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, part of Holy Week, is important in the Christian faith as it commemorates Jesus' Last Supper with His disciples, where He instituted Communion and showed service through foot washing. "Maundy" comes from the Latin "mandatum," meaning "command," emphasizing Jesus' call to love each other. Services often include a shared meal, reflective worship, and may involve foot washing or stripping the altar, symbolizing humility and servitude.
Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 pm
Good Friday
Friday, April 18 at 7:00 pm
Good Friday commemorates Jesus Christ's crucifixion and sacrificial death for humanity's sins. Believers attend worship services featuring scripture readings, hymns, and silence. This solemn day fosters contemplation on suffering, love, and redemption, highlighting God’s grace. It marks a key moment in the Lenten season, preparing for the celebration of Easter Sunday and the hope of resurrection.
“They didn’t know what to make of this. Suddenly, two men were standing beside them in gleaming bright clothing. The women were frightened and bowed their faces toward the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He isn’t here, but has been raised.” - Luke 24:4-6