Holy Week & Easter Events
The events framed by Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and His resurrection are some of the most dramatic and theologically important of the entire scriptural narrative.
The days in Holy Week feature the drama of the triumphal entry, trial, last supper, and crucifixion of Jesus. All four Gospel’s tell the story of this week and John’s gospel devotes eight of its twenty-one chapters to this week alone! The Gospels are full of true stories recounting betrayal, torture, anger, sorrow, abandonment and yet the louder theme is that of hope. Hope for a future, hope for renewal, hope for purpose, grace and forgiveness.
The week begins with Palm Sunday and ends with the “three days” (also called the Triduum, from sunset on Thursday to sunset on Easter Day), the period during which we mark Jesus’ trial, death, and resurrection.
We encourage you to spend time in the weeks and days leading up to Easter to discover the hope we have in Jesus. Focus on the last days of His earthly life and culminating on Easter Sunday, when we celebrate the empty tomb and His resurrection!
IMPORTANT DATES/EVENTS
Lent Prayer
We invite each person to take a break from the busyness of life and focus on prayer during this season of Lent. You can pray from home, at the park, in a Café, or even here at CrossRoads. The Prayer Room will be available with interactive stations designed to help guide you in prayer through Psalm 23. We can't wait to see how God moves—not only in our lives, but in our hearts, our faith, and our community!
Prayer Room Hours:
Wednesday, February 18 to Thursday, April 2 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Friday & Saturday
God's Story
The biblical story tells us the great and true account of God's marvelous acts of creation, promise, mission, victory, restoration and renewed creation. It is a beautiful story that we are personally invited to participate in through Jesus. Join us for an evening of worship through song, word and scripture as we present the big story of the amazing things that God has done!
Friday, March 27, 7pm, CrossRoads Church (Sanctuary)
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29
Easter Hymns & Hallelujahs
Lift your voice in praise at our Easter Hymn Sing Night! As part of Holy Week, we plan to prepare our hearts for Easter by worshiping our risen Savior through hymns. Jesus gave His life for us and conquered the grave—because of His grace, we have new life in Him! Come and sing beloved hymns that celebrate the hope we have in Christ. Then, stay for fellowship and a dessert potluck—and bring your favourite sweet treat to share! Let’s rejoice together in God’s faithfulness!
Tuesday, March 31 at 7pm in the Chapel
Passover Seder Dinner
Passover is the time when God commanded His people to celebrate when He rescued them from their slavery in the land of Egypt. Passover is also significant for Christians because Jesus’ Last Supper was a Passover Seder.
Celebrating Passover helps us understand the words of Jesus at the Last Supper, and it brings new and deeper significance for us as we prepare for Easter. Join us as we walk through the meaning of Passover and eat a delicious meal together!
Thursday, April 2 at 6pm in the Chapel
$20 per person • For ages 16 and up
Please register by March 29
Good Friday Services
Good Friday is the day we remember that Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as a sacrifice for our sins. Why is it a good day? This day marks the dramatic peak of God’s plan to save us, his people, from our sins.
In order to understand the good news of the gospel we have to understand the bad news of our condition first. Deliverance only makes sense once you know how enslaved you were/are. This day that seemed to be the great triumph of evil was actually God’s glorious and good plan to redeem a world in bondage.
Good Friday is the day when wrath and mercy met at the cross and suffering and God’s forgiveness culminated. (Psalm 85:10, Romans 5:6-10)
Join us in-person or online.
Friday, April 3 at 9am or 11am in the Sanctuary
Resurrection (Easter) Sunday
Come celebrate with us! Easter Services are a great opportunity to invite someone new to join you.
Sunday, April 5 at 9am, 11am, or 6pm in the Sanctuary
Join us in-person during any service, or online during one of the morning services.
Baptism Sunday
Baptism is an outward testimony of an inward transformation. It’s the first step of obedience for a disciple of Christ; a way for us to publicly declare that we acknowledge Jesus as Lord and are committing our lives to walking in His way. Come celebrate the hope and life Jesus has brought into our lives by supporting those that are getting baptized during these services.
Learn more about Baptism at crossroadschurch.ca/baptism.
Sunday, April 12 during each service at 9am, 11am, or 6pm in the Sanctuary
Join us in-person during any service, or online during one of the morning services.
