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Holy Week

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CLICK HERE for Holy Week Lectionary scripture readings (Monday-Saturday).

Sunday, April 13: Palm & Passion Sunday
  • 11 am-12:30 pm: Hybrid Worship
    • featuring readings and music following Jesus from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the cruelty of crucifixion, and including a justice-focused Stations of the Cross; PLEASE NOTE: a brief outdoor witness to "crucified realities" will follow the service (protest signs are encouraged!)
    • in-person: Chapel - please use 48th St entrance*
    • virtual (via Zoom): CLICK HERE for details to connect (only for worship, not the outdoor witness)

Thursday, April 17: Maundy Thursday
  • 7 pm: Tenebrae Vespers, with Communion (hybrid)
    • in-person: Chapel - please use 48th St entrance*
    • virtual (via Zoom): CLICK HERE for details to connect

Friday, April 18: Good Friday
  • 12 pm: Hybrid Worship - Seven Last Words of Christ (West-Southwest Mission Link United Methodist congregations)
    • in-person: Simpson-Fletcher UMC / 6035 Jefferson St
    • virtual (via Zoom): us02web.zoom.us/j/87290091384 / Meeting ID: 872 9009 1384 / Phone: 646-876-9923
    • light lunch and Interfaith Prayer Walk to End Gun Violence to follow (walk starting approximately 3 pm)
  • 12-2 pm: Calvary chapel open for prayer and reflection
    • Chapel - please use 48th St entrance*
  • 3 pm: Community Fish Fry
    • Berry Long UMC / 58th & Springfield
  • 6:30 pm: Young-ish Adults Gathering - Passover Seder
    • click link above for details and to RSVP

Saturday, April 19: Holy Saturday
  • 7 pm (through 7 am, Easter Sunday): Virtual Easter Vigil
    • continuing our Lenten Prayer Chain, participants are invited to sign up for hourly prayer slots to "keep vigil" overnight until sunrise on Easter Sunday; you're also asked to light a candle during your prayer time
    • CLICK HERE to sign up, and note that there can be more than one person for each slot
    • contact Pastor Tim with any questions (or if you have any issues signing up)

Sunday, April 20: Easter Sunday
  • 8 am: "Sunrise" Service (in-person only)
    • Cedar Park (Baltimore Ave, between 49th & 50th)
    • in case of inclement weather, we'll gather at Calvary (Chapel) - please use 48th Street entrance*
  • 9-10:30 am: Potluck Brunch
    • Fellowship Hall (lower level)*
    • SIGN UP HERE or email the Calvary office if you can bring a dish and/or drinks to share, but no worries if you can't
  • 10:15-10:45 am: Calvary Kids Easter Egg Hunt
    • outside 48th St entrance (weather permitting)
  • 11 am-12:30 pm: Hybrid Worship - Celebration of Liberation & New Life
    • in-person: Chapel - please use 48th St entrance*
    • virtual (via Zoom): CLICK HERE for details to connect

* ACCESSIBILITY: There is a wheelchair-accessible lift that takes guests from the ground level outside (the red door at the corner of 48th & Baltimore) up to our sanctuary and church office, and down to restrooms, classrooms and our Fellowship Hall (including kitchen).

The door requires a code so if you're coming and require use of the lift, please
call (215-724-1702) or email the church office well before your visit so we can coordinate logistics.

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801 South 48th Street
​Philadelphia, PA 19143

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215.724.1702 or email

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