162 South Main Street

Holy Week & Easter 2026

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29
One service of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m., with the Blessing of the Palms and the Passion According to St. Matthew. Incense is used at this service.

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Holy Communion with Foot-Washing and the Stripping of the Altar, 7:30 p.m. Incense is used at this service.

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Stations of the Cross at Noon. (Approximately 30 minutes.)
Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday, with the sung Passion According to St. John, 7:30 p.m.

HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Great Sabbath Liturgy, 9:00 a.m.
The Great Vigil of Easter, with the new fire, baptismal liturgy, and first Mass of Easter. The Rev. Alex Barton is guest preacher. 7:30 p.m. Incense is used at this service.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5
8:00 a.m. Rite I, no music
10:30 a.m., Rite II, with choir & brass

Worship Schedule

• Sunday, 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I, Spoken)
• Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II, Sung, with Choir and Hymns)

All services are currently offered in-person, and the use of face masks is optional. The 10:30 a.m. service is streamed live on our YouTube channel, and the recording is available after a short delay. If you are planning to watch from home and would like to receive a copy of the service leaflet electronically in advance, please notify the office by calling us at (440) 775-2501 or sending an email to office@christchurchoberlin.org. Also, if you have no Book of Common Prayer at home and would like a copy to follow along with the service, please let us know and we would be happy to provide you with one.

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