Holy Week at Bethesda on the Bay

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and continues throughout the week preceding Easter. Over the course of the week, we recount the final events of Jesus’ life, his passion, and his death, leading up to our celebration of his Resurrection and victory over death. Many services will be streamed on YouTube to include those who prefer to worship from home.

Palm/Passion Sunday – April 2

9:15 am - All ages Sunday School
10am - Worship
In person and Livestreamed
Palms will be raised in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross. Children are invited to line up for the procession into worship waving their palms.

Maundy Thursday – April 6

7pm - Worship
In Person and Livestreamed
Observation of our Lord’s last meal with his disciples and the honoring of First Holy Communion for Bethesda’s younger members.

Good Friday, Tenebrae – April 7

7pm - Worship
In Person and Livestreamed
Worship Shared with Bay United Methodist
Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life. We depart silently, and we anticipate the gift of the empty tomb Easter morning.

Holy Saturday – April 8

11am - Easter Egg Hunt
All children are invited to come and celebrate together and participate in the Easter Egg Hunt. Outside, weather permitting.

Easter Sunday – April 9

6:30am - Celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord
At Huntington Beach pavillion
This special worship offering is hosted by Bay United Methodist. Come and celebrate the early morning good news of the Empty Tomb while the sunrises over the horizon. This will be a shorter style worship, but you are invited to bring a chair if standing is challenging for you. Holy Communion will be offered.

9:30am - Easter Brunch
Feast together on some yummy breakfast casseroles and other breakfast delights!

11:00am - Festival Worship
In person and Livestreamed
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion.