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Holy Week and Easter Sunday Worship Services and Events

We have a variety of special services and events over Lent and Easter Week. Most of our worship services are both online and in person. Some worship services are in person only. They are designated as such in the schedule below.

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Palm Sunday, March 29
11:00 a.m. Morning Service - Online & In Person
A deeply reverent Good Friday worship service reflecting on the Passion of Christ and His journey to the Cross.
Sermon: The Rev. Dr. Ken Bellous

4:30 p.m. Choral Passiontide Devotion - Online & In Person
The Yorkminster Park Choir, directed by William Maddox, present a beautiful service of choral music and prayer. FREE Admission.

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Maundy Thursday, April 2
7:00 p.m. Evening Service - Online & In Person
This moving service is focussed on the Upper Room and Gethsemane and will include readings, prayers, music, a homily, as well as Foot Washing and the Sacrament of Communion.
Homily: The Rev. Dr. Ken Bellous
Music: Iona Passage

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Good Friday, April 3
11:00 a.m. Morning Service - Online & In Person
A solemn service following the Passion of Christ to the Cross, focussing on his words from the cross with scripture, poetry, prayers and music.
Homily: The Rev. Dr. Ken Bellous

12:30 p.m. Good Friday Walk
Together with our neighbouring churches we walk through the community stopping at each church for a brief service.

4:00 p.m. The Good Friday Concert - In Person Only
Music and Readings for a Most Holy Day. Readings, poetry, and choral music featuring the Hedgerow Singers conducted by Eric Robertson. FREE Admission.

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Holy Saturday, April 4
11:00 a.m. Morning Service - In Person Only
A Service of Prayer, Meditation and Music
Homily: The Rev. Paula Willis

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Easter Sunday, April 5
8:00 a.m. Early Morning Service - In Person Only
A celebration of the resurrection with readings, prayers and Communion in Cameron Hall
Homily: The Rev. Paula Willis

9:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast
In the Heritage Room - All are Welcome

11:00 a.m. Easter Worship - Online & In Person
A joyful and triumphant Easter worship service featuring the choir, enriched by vibrant brass accompaniment, leading the congregation in the great hymns of Easter. This service lifts hearts in praise, rejoicing in the promise of new life and the victory of Easter morning.
Sermon: The Rev. Dr. Ken Bellous

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