Easter Season
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Please join us for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter
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All are Welcome!
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Ash Wednesday
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Wednesday, February 17 • 7:00 pm
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Ash Wednesday is the first of the 40 days of Lent. Customarily, we receive blessed ashes on our forehead from the palms burned after last year’s Palm Sunday. The ritual reminds us that we are human and mortal, leading us to a greater understanding and appreciation of life. We will be observing this tradition together with home deliveries of ashes. *
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 2/17, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 2/17, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
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Hymn Sing
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Thursday, February 18, March 18 • 7:00 pm
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Sing favorite hymns along with the Chancel Choir at this popular, engaging event. Participants may suggest a hymn in advance and share what makes it a favorite.
This 60-minute event will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 2/18 and 3/18, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute event will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 2/18 and 3/18, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
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The Great Litany
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Sunday, February 21 • 10:00 am
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The Great Litany is the traditional liturgy for the first Sunday of Lent. Jon, our Deacon, and Ben, our Music Director, will chant this intercessory prayer. We will celebrate the Eucharist with home deliveries of consecrated bread and wine. *
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 2/21, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 2/21, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
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Sunday Morning Services
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February 28, March 7, 14, 21 • 10:00 am
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Regular Sunday morning services will continue throughout the season with the traditional liturgy. Because of the condensed, virtual format, we do not celebrate the Eucharist. Third Sundays of the month are “Breakout Sundays.” These services are shorter and conclude with an optional opportunity to join a small group breakout room for 10 minutes to discuss the lesson of the day.
These 60-minute services will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After each service, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
These 60-minute services will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After each service, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
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Evening Prayer
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Thursday, March 4 • 7:00 pm
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A quiet, contemplative service hosted by St. John’s Chancel Choir. Join the group live online to sing canticles, hymns, and prayers a cappella in unison. Be inspired by the Evening Prayer liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer and the ancient tradition of plainchant!
This 30-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 3/4, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
This 30-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 3/4, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
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Palm Sunday
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Sunday, March 28 • 10:00 am
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Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week when we celebrate the day that Jesus entered into Jerusalem as crowds cheered and waved palm branches. We remember the final days of Jesus’ life by reading the story of his triumph, betrayal, condemnation, and crucifixion. We will also be celebrating the close of our successful annual pledge drive recognizing everyone's generosity.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 3/28, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 3/28, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
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A Service of Remembrance
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Wednesday, March 31 • 12:00 noon
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This service is a time to grieve and share a meal together, remembering the many losses of the past year. Participants will be invited to tell a story about a person or a part of their lives that they lost during the pandemic. Bring your own lunch to eat during the service.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom.
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Maundy Thursday
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Thursday, April 1 • 7:00 pm
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Maundy Thursday commemorates The Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist. We will celebrate the Eucharist with home deliveries of consecrated bread and wine. *
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/1, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/1, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
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Stations of the Cross
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Friday, April 2 • 12:00 noon
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This practice recalls the series of events at the end of Jesus’ life from his condemnation to his burial. This service will have a racial justice theme for its devotion.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/2, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/2, check out the St. John's YouTube channel for the recording.
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Good Friday
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Friday, April 2 • 7:00 pm
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Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The liturgy includes the reading of the story of Christ’s death on the cross from the Gospel according to John.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/2, check out the St. John’s YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/2, check out the St. John’s YouTube channel for the recording.
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Flowering of the Cross
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Saturday, April 3 • all day
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A beloved tradition in honor of Christ that celebrates new life and the beauty of spring. Bring flowers from your garden and help decorate the cross outside at the church. Please wear a mask and honor social distancing while on church grounds.
On site at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1707 Gouldin Road.
On site at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1707 Gouldin Road.
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Holy Saturday Prayer
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Saturday, April 3 • 10:00 am
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This is a short prayer service commemorating the day Christ’s body was buried and his followers held vigil outside of the tomb.
This 15-minute service will be live-streamed on Facebook.
After 4/3, check out the St. John’s YouTube channel for the recording.
This 15-minute service will be live-streamed on Facebook.
After 4/3, check out the St. John’s YouTube channel for the recording.
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Easter Vigil
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Saturday, April 3 • 7:00 pm
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This service is the first official celebration of the resurrection of Jesus and features lay preaching. We will celebrate the Eucharist with home deliveries of consecrated bread and wine. *
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/3, check out the St. John’s YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/3, check out the St. John’s YouTube channel for the recording.
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Easter Sunday
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Sunday, April 4 • 10:00 am
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Easter Day is the feast of Christ’s resurrection! Experience a renewed sense of hope and celebrate the proclamation of the risen Christ.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/4, check out the St. John’s YouTube channel for the recording.
This 60-minute service will be live on Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
After 4/4, check out the St. John’s YouTube channel for the recording.
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Home Deliveries
* If you are new to St. John’s and live in the area, please contact the church to request a home delivery. All services and events: Live on Zoom, streamed on Facebook, and/or uploaded to You Tube Flowering of the Cross: On site at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1707 Gouldin Road To receive links to Zoom services and events, sign up below |
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