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Palm Sunday – March 20

On Sunday, March 20th, we will celebrate Palm Sunday at the 11:00 AM worship service. The children and choir will begin the service with a processional with banners and palm branches. Children will distribute palm fronds to all worship participants and there will be special music.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service – March 24

Join us for a Maundy Thursday Communion Service in the Sanctuary at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 24th. We will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion within the context of remembering Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and the Passover Seder.

Good Friday – March 25

Join with neighbors from other churches in Jersey City as we participate in a community-wide “Stations of the Cross” walking prayer vigil. The walk begins at 9:30 AM at the corner of Stegman and MLK Drive. We will recall the last hours of Christ’s suffering on the cross as we visit places of suffering and violence here in Jersey City – seeking Christs healing and redemption in our own city.

The Chapel of Peace will be open for prayer from 12:00 noon until 3:00 PM.

There will be a Good Friday Tennebrae Service of light and darkness in the sanctuary at 7:00 PM. Come join us for a solem and moving service recalling Jesus seven last words.

Easter Sunday – March 27

We will celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord on Easter Sunday with two worship experiences. The early service will be held at 8:30 AM in the sanctuary. It is a jubilant and somewhat informal service of celebration.

The traditional morning worship at 11:00 AM will be a joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection and new life. We will have special music including trumpet.

Between the worship services the Sunday School teachers will host an Easter breakfast in Brett Hall at 9:30 AM. You can get tickets from any of the Sunday School teachers. Suggested donation is $8 for adults, $6 for youth, $4 for children, and free for young children ages three and under.