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.