Walk with us, as we enter into the mystery of Holy Week at St. Columba's. All services are held on the 3rd fl. (see map).
SUNDAY, April 14
Palm Sunday Eucharist: 8, 9 & 11:15 am, Church Nave
Children’s service: 9:15 am, Great Hall Worship Lab: 11:15 am, Great Hall
This solemn day marks the beginning of Holy Week. In the Church Nave, we begin by joining Jesus' triumphal procession into the city of Jerusalem, and end with the confusion and fear that leads to the cross. Women will read the Passion Narrative dramatically at all services in the Church Nave. The Children's service focuses on the joyful "Hosannas!" of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
THURSDAY April 18
Children's Maunday Thursday, 4 pm,
Great Hall
The Children’s service encompasses foot washing, learning about the Last Supper and prayer, allowing children and parents to experience and explore what they mean for us today.
Maundy Thursday Service, 7 pm,
Church Nave
On this day, we remember Jesus' last supper with his friends and his commandment to should "love one another."
FRIDAY, April 19
Children's Stations of the Cross,
10:30 am, Church Nave
Children follow the cross and at each Station, a brief scripture passage, a prayer and art is offered to help them understand the path Christ walked that day, in an age-appropriate way.
Good Friday Services,
12 noon and 7 pm, Chuch Nave
At 12 noon, there will be a simple prayer service with a meditation; at 7 pm, the Good Friday Liturgy will be observed in the Church Nave. At this service, the St. Columba Singers Ensemble will offer a sung version of the Passion.
SATURDAY, April 20
Great Vigil of Easter Services, 7 pm
Join us for the first Eucharist of Easter! We begin on the church's front lawn where new fire is kindled and the Paschal candle lit. Then, on a journey from darkness to light, we hear the history of salvation from the fall in the Garden of Eden to Jesus' resurrection. Our Easter joy is crowned as we gather around Jesus' table to share his life in the bread of life and cup of salvation.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
Easter Day Eucharist: 8, 9:30 & 11:15 am, Church Nave
Children’s service: 9:15 am, Great Hall
Worship Lab: 11:15 am, Great Hall
Join us as we celebrate Jesus' resurrection and the new life he brings for all of us. The 8 am service features music from our Boy & Girl, Gallery, and Celtic Choirs. The St. Columba Singers are joined by the Virginia Brass at 9:30 am and 11:15 am. The Great Hall features a children's service at 9:15 am and Worship Lab contemporary service at 11:15 am.
Full Worship Service Info
Child care is available for infants and children to age 3 from 7:45 am—12:30 pm in Rm 322.
