NOTE: The schedule below includes several services hosted throughout the week by fellow United Methodist congregations within our West/Southwest Philadelphia Mission Link, as well as a Walking Stations of the Cross hosted on Good Friday by West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship.
Holy Week
Holy Week
- Sunday, April 2, 11:15 am: Hybrid Worship, with Communion (Palm & Passion Sunday)
- recalling Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his heartbreaking journey to the cross, featuring a justice-oriented lament of crucifixion ongoing
- in-person: please use 48th St entrance (click here for current Covid guidelines)
- virtual (via Zoom): click here for details
- Monday, April 3, 7 pm: Holy Week Worship at Clearview UMC (hybrid)
- in-person: 7601 Buist Ave
- virtual (via Facebook Live): facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010432662624&mibextid=ZbWKwL
- Mission Link Holy Week offering: Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence
- Wednesday, April 5, 7 pm: Holy Week Worship at Simpson-Fletcher UMC (hybrid)
- in-person: 6037 Jefferson St
- virtual (via Zoom): us02web.zoom.us/j/83011254729
- Mission Link Holy Week offering: Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence
- Thursday, April 6, 7 pm: Maundy Thursday Vespers at Calvary (hybrid)
- simple service of prayer, poetry and song, including celebration of Communion (NOTE: if participating virtually, you'll need to provide your own elements)
- in-person: please use 48th St entrance (click here for current Covid guidelines); if you require use of our wheelchair-accessible lift, please email Pastor Tim or call the church office (215-724-1702) by no later than 5 pm, and we will happily coordinate details
- virtual (via Zoom): click here for details
- Mission Link Holy Week offering: Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence
- Friday, April 7
- 12 pm: Good Friday Worship at Eastwick UMC (hybrid)
- in-person: 8321 Lindbergh Blvd (masks required)
- virtual (via Zoom): us02web.zoom.us/j/89411652179?pwd=bGNWakFEV2x4SzJ2Z1lpZVhFSDI3QT09 / Meeting ID: 894 1165 2179 / Passcode: 029837 / Phone: 646-558-8656
- Mission Link Holy Week offering: Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence
- 12-3 pm: Walking Stations of the Cross (in-person only / West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship)
- beginning and ending in the Calvary chapel (please use Baltimore Ave entrance), though you are welcome to walk the Stations whenever you want
- see link above for full details, including a description of the Stations (based in the immediate neighborhood)
- 12 pm: Good Friday Worship at Eastwick UMC (hybrid)
- Sunday, April 9
- 8 am: Easter "Sunrise" Service (in-person only)
- Cedar Park (Baltimore Ave, between 49th & 50th)
- 9-10:30 am: Potluck Brunch
- Fellowship Hall (lower level)
- sign up here to bring a breakfast-y dish or drinks to share, if you can
- Fellowship Hall (lower level)
- 10:30-11 am: Calvary Kids Easter Egg Hunt
- outside 48th St entrance (weather permitting)
- 11:15 am-12:45 pm: Worship - Celebration of Liberation & New Life (hybrid)
- in-person: please use 48th St entrance (click here for current Covid guidelines); if you require use of our wheelchair-accessible lift, please email Pastor Tim or call the church office (215-724-1702) by Saturday night, and we will happily coordinate details
- virtual (via Zoom): click here for Zoom details
- 8 am: Easter "Sunrise" Service (in-person only)