Easter Sunday Celebration
Sunday, March 31st | 11am-12:45pm
Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Join us for our Easter Celebration Sunday at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell to proclaim with Christians across space and time that “Christ is Risen!” Following this service will be an opportunity for fellowship with other City Churchers on the Music Concourse. Bring a picnic lunch or patronize food truck. There will even be an egg hunt for children! The Easter Celebration will be Livestreamed on all our platforms.
Street parking is available in GGP or paid parking is available beneath the Music Concourse. Public transportation, ride share, walking or biking are highly encouraged. Donuts will be available beginning at 10:30am so plan to arrive early!
HOLY SATURDAY - SERVICE
Saturday, March 30th | 4pm-5:45pm | Russian Center · 2460 Sutter St
Together, we will join the early disciples in uncertainty, hope, and fear as they waited for God’s promises through Jesus to be made true. This is a participatory service that follows the traditions of the early church as we light candles and welcome new members through profession of faith and baptism.
GOOD FRIDAY – EVENING SERVICE
Friday, March 29th | 5pm-6pm | Russian Center · 2460 Sutter St
Good Friday is an old way of saying ‘God’s Friday.’ This is the day when Christians remember Jesus’ death on the cross. We will gather for a “service of shadows” to meditate on Christ’s suffering and passion through music, poetry, silence, and darkness. There will also be a storytelling gathering for children aged three through 5th grade. Nursery care will be available for children under 3-years-old.
MAUNDY THURSDAY - HOME GATHERINGS
Thursday, March 28th | 6pm-8pm
Maundy Thursday is a time for Christians to share a meal in homes as we remember Jesus’ final meal with his friends. Together, with a small group of City Churchers, we will have the opportunity to worship, participate in a hand- or foot-washing, commemorate the last supper, and reflect on Jesus’ commandment to “love one another as I have loved you.”
PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, March 24th | 10am | Russian Center
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday. Together, we will remember Jesus’ journey toward his last days as he entered Jerusalem with palm branches. We will join our voices with those long ago who longed for, “Hosanna, in the highest!”