St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Join us at 9:00am for a COMBINED service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.

The Easter Vigil recounts the whole story of salvation from Genesis onward, culminating in the first Eucharist of Easter in which the Risen Lord is proclaimed.

Good Friday is the Friday before Easter when we remember Jesus’ death on the cross.

An altar of repose vigil is a time of prayer and meditation that takes place overnight from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday. Please use the sign-up sheet in the back of the church to select a time slot. For safety reasons, please sign-up in pairs.

Maundy Thursday is specifically considered the beginning of the Triduum, as it commemorates the Last Supper, which marks the start of the three-day period leading up to Easter Sunday, encompassing Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Includes a ritual of foot-washing, symbolizing Christ's humility and service, as described in John 13, where Jesus washed his...

The Tenebrae service recalls the somber events of Jesus’ last days, beginning with the Last Supper and ending with his burial. During Tenebrae, candles are extinguished one by one as scripture and music tell the story of Holy Week.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion marks the beginning of Holy Week and Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem. This will be a COMBINED SERVICE! There's no 7:30am service this week.