Mar 29, 2026 |

Church of the Resurrection: Holy Week

Raise a palm branch and shout “Hosanna” in a celebratory outdoor procession that mirrors Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.
Please plan to arrive early and dress for the weather.
Children’s worship for ages 0–5th grade. Parents, please check children into RezKids before the service begins.
Livestream: 11 am only
Accessibility note: The outdoor processional takes place on Union Avenue, which will be blocked from traffic and is accessible. Designated spots for wheelchairs are located at the end of certain aisles in the sanctuary. Children will likely dance through the aisles during worship time.

Remember Jesus’ command to “Love one another as I have loved you” through foot washing and Holy Communion.
Childcare is available for ages 0 to 3.
Accessibility note: Designated spots for wheelchairs are located at the end of certain aisles in the sanctuary.
blessing of oil and water
4:00 pm
Cathedrals commonly hold a service on Maundy Thursday in which holy oils and holy water are blessed by the bishop. In this short service, brief liturgies are prayed to bless the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Oil of Chrism, which are then used in churches throughout the year. This service does not include a sermon, worship music, or Eucharist. Location: All Saints Prayer Chapel.

confessions

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Confessions Guide
Meet with a pastoral leader who will lead you through a brief liturgy. Anyone is welcome, including children accompanied by a parent.
Upstairs offices. No sign-up required.

stations of the cross

No livestream. Reflect on the last hours of Christ’s life through song and prayer as we travel to stations in our building and outside.
Our stations are all accessible; you can remain on pavement for outdoor stations if you prefer.
All ages welcome; no childcare.

good friday

Watch 7pm Livestream
Our Good Friday service testifies to how Jesus’ sacrifice can free and heal us. Enter into events of the crucifixion with a dramatic reading of the Passion. Worship with our musicians as you wait to approach our large wooden cross, where you may kneel and/or pray.

Childcare is available for ages 0 to 4 at 3pm only.

Livestream: 7 pm only
Accessibility note: Designated spots for wheelchairs are located at the end of certain aisles in the sanctuary. To pray at the large wooden cross on the stage, you may use the ramp–enter through our Sacristy doors at the far right, front of the sanctuary. The ramp is immediately to the left.

Holy Saturday

light and lessons

Our journey begins in candlelight as the ancient Exsultet chant ushers us into the Old Testament story of salvation history, presented through theater and music.
Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Please be sure to arrive early. Doors will close promptly at the beginning for the first part, “The Service of Light.” Doors will reopen in about 10 minutes, after this portion concludes.
See the Old Testament readings known as the “Salvation History” below.

Childcare is available for ages 0 to 5 at 1pm only.
Livestream: 6pm only.
Accessibility note: Designated spots for wheelchairs are located at the end of certain aisles in the sanctuary

all night vigil

10:00 pm – 5:00 am
Wait and watch with the Church through the night of Holy Saturday with worship, Easter Vigil Scriptures, preaching, and extended time for prayer. No livestream or childcare.
Accessibility note: Designated spots for wheelchairs are located at the end of certain aisles in the sanctuary.

6:00 am
10:00 am
Watch 10am Livestream
Our Holy Week journey concludes at this joyful celebration of Jesus’ resurrection! A continuation of the Vigil services begun the day before, our Easter morning services have identical liturgies. They include: the Acclamation that “Christ is Risen!”, the Holy Noise, baptisms, and the first Communion of Easter. Bring your own Easter bells to ring!

Children’s worship available for ages 0-Kindergarten at 10am only.

Livestream: 10am only.
Accessibility note: Designated spots for wheelchairs are located at the end of certain aisles in the sanctuary. Children will likely dance through the aisles during worship time.