Sunday of the Resurrection

Join us for one of our two Easter Sunday offerings.

9:00 am – Rite II Holy Eucharist (In-person & ONLINE)

11:00 am – Banquet Holy Eucharist

Join us between services for an Easter Egg Hunt out on the front lawn at 10:30 am. Bring your baskets and get ready to collect those eggs!

Easter Sunday, also known as the Feast of the Resurrection, is the most important and joyous celebration in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which is the foundational event of the Christian faith. Easter Sunday marks the end of Holy Week and the beginning of the Easter season, also known as the Great Fifty Days, which lasts until Pentecost.

The date of Easter is determined by the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox, meaning it falls between March 22 and April 25.

The liturgy on Easter Sunday is a celebration of the new life and hope brought about by Christ’s resurrection. The service typically includes joyful hymns, such as “Jesus Christ is risen today” (Hymnal 1982, Hymn 207), and the proclamation of the Easter Gospel. The liturgical color is white, symbolizing joy and purity.

The celebration often begins with the lighting of the Paschal Candle, which was first lit during the Great Vigil of Easter, symbolizing the light of Christ overcoming the darkness of sin and death. The congregation joyfully proclaims “Alleluia,” a word of praise that is traditionally omitted during Lent but returns with the Easter celebration.

Easter Sunday is a time of great joy and celebration, as Christians around the world gather to affirm their faith in the risen Christ and the promise of eternal life. (Source: Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs & Practices, The Book of Common Prayer)