Journey with Christ

Through Holy Week

From the triumphant entry on Palm Sunday, where Jesus was met at the city gates by followers, supporters, those hoping for a political king, to the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, through the darkness of capture, condemnation, and crucifixion, the sorrowful sting of death, and the ultimate victory in resurrection. Come together to experience the powerful story of Holy Week.

Visit the Resources page for Holy Week Worship Bulletins.

Echo HOly Week

New Holy Week Worship

Wednesday, April 1

For the first time this year we will hold an Echo Worship on Wednesday of Holy Week. Worship will be at 6:30 p.m. with dinner offered before like usual Wednesdays. This Echo-style service will have interactive prayer stations and a shared reflection between Michael Beckmann and Pastor Katie about Jesus' life, death and resurrection. We're excited to share this new youth-led, adult-supported Holy Week worship experience!

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, April 2

Jesus' mandate to love one another as He demonstrated.

We will hold worship at two service times commemorating the Last Supper, 12 noon and 6:30 p.m.; worship will include communion.

Following the noon worship service, attendees are invited to the lower level dining hall where we will welcome back our traditional lunch, served by the staff.      6:30 p.m. Live online

Good Friday

Friday, April 3

Contemplating Jesus' Sacrifice

For our 7:30 p.m. Worship, will be a solemn service focusing on Christ, the Lamb of God. The
Adult Choir will be singing "Behold the Lamb of
God" from Handel's Messiah, and the congregational hymns also speak to "The Lamb of God." This service will include music, spoken narration, and veneration of the cross at the end of this service.  
Live Online

Easter Vigil

Saturday, April 4


From the death of Crucifixion, to the light of Resurrection

Starting at 5 p.m., this extended-length vigil service is when we mark the turn from the darkness of the crucifixion to the light of the resurrection. It is a service of lessons presenting the salvation story along with baptism and communion.  5 p.m. live online

Easter Sunday

April 5

Hallelujah! He has Risen!

Worship Times at 8, 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. 

The 8 a.m. Traditional Worship will have the Youth Choir and Handbells, and Brass Ensemble. 

The 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship will have the Adult Choir, Resonaré Ringer Handbells and Brass Ensemble. 

Our 11:15 a.m. Celebration Service will be led by our Celebration Band. 


Rev. Dr. Steve Knudson will be preaching.

9:30 & 11:15 a.m. worship will be live streamed at

firstlutherancr.online.church