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2013 Passion Sunday, Holy Week and Easter Services

The Sunday of the Passion or Palm Sunday begins the last week of Lent, known as Holy Week. During this holiest time of the church year, the worship services relive the final week of our Lord's human life. Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, when Christians observe Christ's "Last Supper" -- the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Communion -- and the mandate to serve one another in love. More information on Holy Week can be found here.

Good Friday commemorates the betrayal, arrest, trial and death by crucifixion of Jesus. Emmanuel marks this church festival day with a Tenebrae service. While Gospel readings are read and hymns are sung, the lights in the sanctuary are gradually extinguished until the sanctuary is completely dark.

SUNDAY OF THE PASSION (Palm Sunday)
March 24, 2013 -- 8:15am and 10:45am
Holy Communion distributed at both services
Child care available at 10:45 worship service and educational hour.

MAUNDY THURSDAY (March 28)
Evening Service -- 7:00pm
Holy Communion will be distributed
No Child care available
Stripping of Altar at close of service

GOOD FRIDAY (March 29)
Worship Service -- 12:00 noon
No Holy Communion

Tenebrae Service -- 7:00pm
No Holy Communion
No Child care

EASTER SUNDAY
March 31, 2013 -- 8:15am and 10:45am
Holy Communion distributed at both services
Child care available at 10:45 worship service and educational hour.

Join us for this festival Sunday as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!