Holy Week and Easter Services at FUMC Melrose

Posted on: April 16, 2019 - 1:45pm

The First United Methodist Church of Melrose, 645 Main St., will have many worship services and children’s events across Holy Week and Easter. All are invited to participate.

On Maundy Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a communion service in remembrance of Jesus's last meal with his friends. The service concludes with the dramatic act of "stripping the chancel" in preparation for the Good Friday service.

On Good Friday, April 19, there will be a traditional Service of “Tenebrae” at 7:30 p.m. The story of Jesus’ death will be told as candles are extinguished and the sanctuary is in darkness. 

Easter Sunday, April 21, begins with an ecumenical sunrise service at 6:00 am led by Melrose clergy at Mt. Hood, followed by a continental breakfast at the clubhouse. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the church for children at 9:15 a.m. All children are invited. Pre-service organ and brass music will be offered beginning at 9:40 a.m. leading up to the 10:00 a.m. Easter Service with Festival Brass.