2024 Holy Week & Easter at First Church San Diego
02.13.24 | Articles, News
Holy Week and Easter Activities in Mission Valley
Join us at First United Methodist Church of San Diego to celebrate Holy Week 2024. Special services are planned for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. And we'll wrap it all up with a lively Easter egg hunt for the kids!
Stations of the Cross, Digital Meditative Experience: March 17-30
Available on FUMCSD.org, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
Join us as we journey through Jesus' final days through spoken word, contemplative music, and a variety of artwork. Videos and artwork will be on display in Linder Lounge on Friday, March 29 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM.
Maundy Thursday: March 28
7:30 PM | Communion Service | Sanctuary & Livestream
Maundy, from the Latin word meaning "mandate," we recall Jesus saying, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” This service honors Jesus’ Last Supper and the commemoration of the sacrament of Holy Communion.
This service includes Communion, an inspiring message from Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin, and special music by the First Church Jubilee Singers.
Good Friday: March 29
7:30 PM | A Service of Tenebrae | Sanctuary & Livestream
Continue hearing the story of Jesus’ passion on Good Friday as we livestream a service of Tenebrae (darkness). Through scripture, music, silence, and contemplation, we will remember the One who gave his life for us.
Come early to view our Stations of the Cross video project and artwork in Linder Lounge. It will be on display starting at 5:30 PM.
Easter Worship Service: March 31 at 9 AM
Easter Sunday Worship | Sanctuary & Livestream
Join us for traditional worship, including an inspiring message from Rev. Trudy Robinson and festive music performed by our Chancel Choir, our resounding organ, and our long-time music ministry partner Westwind Brass and Timpani! The service will be concluded with the thrilling Easter tradition, Toccata from Symphony No. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor, on First Church’s resounding pipe organ.
Kids Easter Egg Hunt: March 31
10 - 11 AM | Kids Easter Egg Hunt | Linder Hall & CGC Multi-Purpose Room
Join us immediately following the 9 AM service for the "Kids First" Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your favorite Easter baskets or bags and throw on some running shoes as we celebrate with love, laughter, and community. The hunts will start at approximately 10:15 AM and have been moved indoors due to anticipated rain.
Easter Worship Service: March 31 at 11 AM
Easter Sunday Worship | Sanctuary & Livestream
Join us for traditional worship, including an inspiring message from Rev. Trudy Robinson and festive music performed by our Chancel Choir, our resounding organ, and our long-time music ministry partner Westwind Brass and Timpani! The service will be concluded with the thrilling Easter tradition, Toccata from Symphony No. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor, on First Church’s resounding pipe organ.
Easter Offering 2024
This year, we will share 25% of our Easter Offering with The Harvey Family Foundation, a local nonprofit that has been on the forefront of aiding families in Southeast San Diego affected by the historic floods on January 22nd of this year.
The Harvey Family Foundation stepped up immediately with coordinating aid efforts and delivering badly needed supplies like food, water, and clothing to impacted residents. They are currently supporting residents by helping with temporary housing, and other supplies for those families ready to repair their homes and lives after the catastrophic flooding.
Let us celebrate restored life in Christ with our generous gifts this Easter!
