At Church of the Incarnation, we gather each week to worship in the Great Tradition of the Church. As we come to Holy Week, it is the high point of the entire church calendar. In these days, we find our place in the story of Jesus' final days on earth before he goes to the cross. We invite you to enter the story with us.
The "Three-Day" liturgies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil (Saturday), compose the culmination of the church calendar year known as the Triduum.
The Triduum begins with the liturgy for Maundy Thursday, during which we remember the joy of the institution of the Eucharist, the love and service which Jesus lived and taught, the agony in the garden of Gethsemene, and the betrayal leading to the crucifixion.
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As we read the Passion and pray the Solemn Collects, we remember that it is our own sins that caused Christ's suffering and agony. By the cross, we are redeemed; it is a sign of God's never-ending love for us, a sign of life, in the midst of death.
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The Easter Vigil marks the end of Lent. As we begin, the church pauses in the darkness of the tomb. Adult baptisms happen here. Then we share the first light of Christ’s resurrection. Bells ring! We all shout Alleluia! It’s the first service of Easter.
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Wondering what this is all about? Ready to go deeper in your appreciation of our liturgies and worship? We encourage you to attend each class before the service(s) you plan to attend, to hear from our clergy about the richness of our worship traditions. All classes meet in Memorial Chapel.
Confession (or Reconciliation) is a sacramental rite in which those who repent may confess their sins to God in the presence of a priest and receive assurance of pardon and the grace of absolution.
During Holy Week, our clergy is available in the Ascension Chapel Prayer Room at these times (no reservation required):
Monday, April 14 • 12-1 pm & 5-6 pm
Tuesday, April 15 • 12-1 pm & 5-6 pm
Wednesday, April 16 • 12-1 pm & 5-6 pm
The Gospels of both Matthew and Mark recount how Jesus, after celebrating the Passover with his disciples and instituting the Eucharist, went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. He took Peter, James, and John with him and three times asked them, “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” In this, we find both a pattern to imitate and an invitation to join with Christ to keep watch and pray as we move from Maundy Thursday into Good Friday.
All are invited to keep watch with the Blessed Sacrament at the altar of repose from the end of the Maundy Thursday service until the morning of Good Friday. Sign up to participate in one-hour increments for this unique opportunity to pray with Jesus and enter even more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ love and passion.
Join us on Easter Sunday to celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead. Lillies adorn our worship centers to remind us of the new life now available to all who believe in him. Alleluia! He is risen!
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Children’s DiscipleShip (Pre-K – 2nd) is available at 9 a.m. only. There will be no DiscipleShip at 11:15 a.m., but nursery care is available for birth – 3 years old at 9 a.m. and birth – 5 years old at 11:15 a.m.
***Additional parking will be available in the business lot at the NE corner of McKinney and Elizabeth.
Here's what Holy Week looked like last year at Church of the Incarnation. Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil (Saturday), and Easter Sunday.
