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 Holy Week & Easter

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Click here for daily scripture readings during Holy Week (Monday-Saturday).

SUNDAY, MARCH 29: Palm & Passion Sunday
  • 11 am-12:30 pm: Hybrid Worship (Communion)
    • featuring readings and music following Jesus from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the cruelty of his crucifixion and crucifixion ongoing
    • in-person: Chapel - please use 48th St entrance*
    • virtual (via Zoom): click here for details to connect
  • 8-9 pm: Spiritual Reflection Group (virtual)

THURSDAY, APRIL 2: Maundy Thursday
  • 7 pm: Tenebrae Vespers (Communion / hybrid)
    • in-person: Chapel - please use 48th St entrance*
    • virtual (via Zoom): click here for details to connect

FRIDAY, APRIL 3: Good Friday
  • 10 am: ICE Out Vigil
    • ​Philadelphia ICE Field Office / 114 N. 8th St
    • contact Pastor Tim to join others from Calvary
  • 5-6:30 pm: Walking Stations of the Cross for Immigrant Neighbors (New Sanctuary Movement, Faithful Philadelphia)
    • beginning at Philadelphia ICE Field Office (114 N. 8th St), processing to the Basilica Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (1723 Race St) 
    • contact Pastor Tim if you're interested in participating

SATURDAY, APRIL 4: Holy Saturday
  • 3-5 pm: ICE Out Rally
    • Philadelphia City Hall (north apron) / 1400 JFK Blvd
    • contact Pastor Tim to join others from Calvary
  • 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 5: Easter Sunday
  • 8-8:30 am: "Sunrise" Service
    • Cedar Park (Baltimore Ave, between 49th & 50th)
    • in case of inclement weather: Chapel - please use 48th Street entrance*
  • 9-10:30 am: Potluck Brunch
    • Fellowship Hall (downstairs)*
    • sign up here 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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