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lent & Easter 2024

Manchester UMC will offer a variety of worship services and other experiences to celebrate Lent and Easter! Come as you are and experience hope and renewal during this season of Lent!

holy week

palm sunday

March 24 | 9a & 11a

Join together waving palms in this service the Sunday before Easter and celebrate the day that Jesus entered into Jerusalem as King and Savior. Childcare available for infants through Kindergarten.

maundy thursday

March 28 | 7p | Fellowship Hall

This interactive healing service will be filled with candles, music and scripture and reflect on the last supper as we take communion in honor of this time.
Childcare available for infants through Kindergarten.
This service will be offered in person only.

good friday

March 29 | 7p | Sanctuary

This candlelight Tenebrae service recalls the Passion of Christ through scripture and prayer. Childcare available for infants through Kindergarten.
This service will be offered in person only.

holy saturday

March 30 | 4p | Chapel


Experience a unique Holy Saturday service in the Manchester UMC Historic Chapel.

easter sunday

Sunday, March 31

Childcare will be available for infants through Kindergarten for 9a and 11a services.

6:30a | Youth-Led Sunrise | North Parking Lot
9:00a | Modern | Sanctuary
11a | Traditional | Sanctuary

Easter Missions Offering

During this season of Lent & Easter, let us rise by lifting up the partner agencies that we work with. Every little bit helps.

LENT

Lent study

Through Easter | Various Days & Times

The season of Lent is a special time of prayer and reflection for Christians. This Lent Manchester UMC will offer a special Sermon Series. Groups will meet through Easter.

Newcomers are always welcome and can join anytime!  It’s a great space to connect and meet new people.  There is no book or homework!

Jack and Mary Lou Adams Masterworks Concert

Sunday, March 24 | 7p | Sanctuary

Seven Last Words of Christ – Theodore Dubois

As we enter holy week, the Chancel Choir will present this beautiful and dramatic work. We hope to see you for this stirring concert, as we begin our journey toward Easter.

Sarah Price, soprano
Anthony Heinemann, tenor
Jacob Lassetter, Bass-Baritone
John Cargile, organ
Kevin McBeth, conductor

All Joy of Music concerts are free admission with an offering received.

Childcare will be available for infants through Kindergarten.