Past: Holy Week Services

Emanuel United Church of Christ will hold special services for Holy Week. Palm Sunday service will be held at 10:10 a.m. April 13. The service will include the traditional distribution of plam branches, the narrated reading of the Passion of Luke, Holy Communion and hymns. At 7 p.m., April 17, Maunday thursday will be celebrated with the commemoration of the Last Supper and the institution of Holy Communion. At noon Good Friday, attendees will gather to solemnly remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Through the Seven Last Words of Christ and moments of prayer, the congregation will reflect on Christ's sacrifice and the depth of God's love for humanity. The Easter celebration begins with a joyous service at 6:30 a.m. as the sun begins to rise, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The congregation will gather around the first fire of the day in the courtyard and rejoice in the hope and new life that the resurrection brings at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary. The service will feature uplifting music, powerful scripture readings and a message of victory over death and sin. All are welcome.