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GOOD FRIDAY - AN ELCA COMMUNITY WORSHIP

12:00 PM @ Trinity ELC - 7104 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI

EASTER VIGIL - AN ECUMENICAL SERVICE

5:00 PM @ Mount Pleasant - 1700 S. Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI

EASTER SUNDAY - A CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

10:45 AM @ Spirit Alive - 4600 60th St, Kenosha, WI

 

What is Good Friday?

Good Friday is the day when we hear the story of Jesus’ crucifixion. One tradition for marking this day is to hear the seven final words of Jesus. Each reading will be followed by a brief reflection by a local pastor & a hymn. The service ends in silence, honoring the gravity of Jesus’ death.

This years’ service is a collaboration of many of Kenosha’s ELCA churches.

 

What is Easter Vigil?

Also referred to as Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil serves as a space of holy waiting for the joy of the resurrection. The service begins around a fire, symbolizing the light of Christ.

Old & New Testament readings lead us through the story of God’s promises, from death to new life. Songs accompany each reading. We celebrate the resurrection with an affirmation of baptism & communion.

This is a traditionally long service! A safe time estimate is two hours of a mix of sitting and standing, with some walking at the very beginning. This service is an ecumenical (meaning “unity between churches”) work of several Racine/Kenosha area Episcopal and Lutheran churches.

 

What is Easter?

Easter is the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It marks the beginning of the Easter season, a time of hope, renewal, and new life. During this service, we proclaim Christ’s resurrection, hear the story of the empty tomb, and affirm our faith. Communion is shared and songs of joy are sung boldly. Fellowship time will follow the service.