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Messy Church Easter Celebration is Friday, April 3rd from 9:30–11:00 AM — and you don’t want to miss it! ✨ Crafts, fun activities, and an Easter Egg Hunt! 🥚🐰 🧺 Bring your basket and get ready for some Easter fun! 👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome — bring a friend! 💛 See you there!
Join us on Good Friday for a service of light and dark. Friday, April 3, 2026 12:00 P.M. "Tenebrae" is the Latin word meaning "darkness." The service of Tenebrae as practiced in most Protestant Churches is an adaptation of medieval Roman Catholic practices for each of the days of Holy Week dating back to the ninth century. For Protestants, this single service is typically held at night on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. Have questions? We have answers! Ask your questions and check out more FAQS. ASK FAQS For United Methodists and some other Protestants, the story of the suffering and death of Jesus from John’s gospel is divided into 16 readings. After each segment of the story is read, a candle is extinguished. After the fifteenth reading, which confirms that Jesus had died on the cross, the last of the 15 lit candles is extinguished or taken away, and a loud sound (called strepitus in Latin) is made to convey the sense of total loss of God’s presence and the effect of the death of Jesus on the universe. The final story of the burial is read in near darkness. Worshipers leave in silence to ponder the impact of Christ's death and await the celebration of the coming Resurrection.
The tomb was empty. Some believed. Some didn’t. That hasn’t changed much. But what if Easter is more than a story? What if resurrection isn’t just about the future… but something that can happen in your life right now? Whatever feels stuck, broken, or beyond hope—maybe it’s not the end. 👉 Join us this Sunday as we explore what “life everlasting” really means. There’s a place for you here.
🌷 Easter Sunday at The Gathering + Young Family Worship 🌷 This Easter Sunday, we’re bringing everyone together for a special combined service of The Gathering and Young Family Worship! Come celebrate the hope, joy, and new life of Easter in a relaxed, family-friendly setting where all ages can participate. Through meaningful music, an engaging message, and interactive moments for kids and adults alike, we’ll experience the story of Jesus’ resurrection in a way that’s both powerful and accessible. Whether you’re a regular attendee or visiting for the first time, this is a perfect Sunday to come as you are, bring the whole family, and be part of something joyful and life-giving. ✨ Real people. Real faith. A celebration for everyone. ✨
