All Saints Cathedral, Amesbury: Holy Week
Palm Sunday
- Sun, Mar 29 |
- Mar 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- All Saints Church, 69 Friend St, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA
Our journey begins with the tension of the Triumphal Entry and the looming shadow of the Cross. Weather permitting, we will begin our service outside in the garden with the Procession of Palms, signaling Christ’s entry into the city of Jerusalem and into our hearts.
Our journey begins with the tension of the Triumphal Entry and the looming shadow of the Cross. Weather permitting, we will begin our service outside in the garden with the Procession of Palms, signaling Christ’s entry into the city of Jerusalem and into our hearts. Following the dismissal of our children (who will enjoy their own Palm Sunday activities downstairs), Bishop Drew will lead us through John 12. The service will conclude with a dramatic reading of the Passion Narrative and we will all depart in silence. There will be no pre-service worship or coffee hour on this Sunday.
Holy Monday-Wednesday Evening Prayer
- 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Monday: The Fragrance of Devotion (The Oil – John 12:3)
Tuesday: The Exchange of the Guilty (Barabbas – John 18:38–40)
Wednesday: The Bitter End (The Hyssop – John 19:29)
In the quiet of the week, we will gather “in the round” for 45-minutes of prayer and quiet. Bishop Drew will lead us through a simple liturgy of prayer accompanied by a short devotional—join us as we cultivate a space to gather and wait on the Lord together…
In the quiet of the week, we will gather “in the round” for 45-minutes of prayer and quiet. Bishop Drew will lead us through a simple liturgy of prayer accompanied by a short devotional—join us as we cultivate a space to gather and wait on the Lord together.
Maundy Thursday
- Apr 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- All Saints Church, 69 Friend St, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA
On Thursday evening, we are joined by Canon Sean Norris who will gather us around the Table. The evening will conclude with the Liturgy of the Stripping of the Altar, symbolizing Christ’s abandonment and the bareness of a world without its Light. We will depart in silence.
On Thursday evening, we are joined by Canon Sean Norris who will gather us around the Table. The evening will conclude with the Liturgy of the Stripping of the Altar, symbolizing Christ’s abandonment and the bareness of a world without its Light. We will depart in silence.
Good Friday
- Apr 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- All Saints Church, 69 Friend St, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA
On this most solemn day, we come before the Cross to hear the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ. This year, our liturgy draws deep inspiration from All Saints’ own Stations of the Cross, retracing the path of the Passion through our own sacred space bringing us all to the foot of the Cross…
On this most solemn day, we come before the Cross to hear the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ. This year, our liturgy draws deep inspiration from All Saints’ own Stations of the Cross, retracing the path of the Passion through our own sacred space bringing us all to the foot of the Cross. Good Friday will be led by Bishop Trevor Walters, further deepened by the worshiping presence of our newly formed All Saints Choir. We will depart in silence.
Holy Saturday: Outreach to our City
- Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- All Saints Church, 69 Friend St, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA
Canon Kate Norris, assisted by our clergy and volunteers, will lead an Outreach to Amesbury. All are invited as we paint and plant flowerpots for local businesses—a living sign of Jesus’ risen hope for our neighbors. Join us for coffee and a prayer walk through the heart of the city as volunteers…
Canon Kate Norris, assisted by our clergy and volunteers, will lead an Outreach to Amesbury. All are invited as we paint and plant flowerpots for local businesses—a living sign of Jesus’ risen hope for our neighbors. Join us in the lower level of the sanctuary for coffee and a prayer walk through the heart of the city as volunteers distribute the gifts. This event is family-friendly and all ages are welcome!
Easter Sunday
- Apr 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- All Saints Church, 69 Friend St, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA
Join us as we celebrate and worship our resurrected Lord! By death he conquered death! Alleluia!
The wait is over. The exhale of the Cross becomes the inhale of New Life. We’ll begin our celebration with a Family Breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by our Easter Sunday Worship and Eucharist. Bishop Drew will open the word for us and we will be especially blessed by the praise of the All Saints Choir. There will be no pre-service worship, nursery, or kids ministry on this Sunday.
