Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!
Palm Sunday
Enter Jerusalem with Jesus
Our Palm Sunday services begin with a blessing of the palms and procession into the worship space, and lead to a dramatic reading of Christ's passion and death at Calvary. Services range from the intimacy of the Chapel to the festive glory of traditional worship in the Church and the joy of modern worship in the Hall Life Center.
8 am and 5 pm
Traditional Service in the Chapel
Gather outside the St. John the Divine Chapel for the Blessing of the Palms, then join the procession into the service. This traditional service includes the reading of the Passion and Holy Communion. Note that the circle drive will be closed, however, valet will be available under the church porte-cochere.
9 am in the Church
Traditional Worship
Gather at 8:45 am on the lawn. At 9 am take part in the Blessing of the Palms, then join the joyful procession a festive procession into the Church led by a donkey. The church service includes a dramatic reading of the Passion and music by led the Choir of St. John the Divine and organ.
9:15 am in the Hall Life Center
Awesome Worship
Awesome Worship is a special service designed for children ages 3 through 3rd grade and their families with service elements tailored for younger children. Families are encouraged to gather at 8:45 am on the lawn for the Blessing of the Palms at 9 am. Children will be invited to follow a donkey in a Palm Sunday procession before the Gospel reading. Music is led by the SJD Worship Band.
10:30 am in the Hall Life Center
Jesus Descends: Special Palm Sunday Lecture
Join Dr. Kira Moolman Pettit for a special half-hour lecture on this theme of Jesus’ descent, the debates around what is called “the harrowing of hell,” and how this can help prepare us for Holy Week and the rest of our lives
11:15 am in the Church
Traditional Worship
Gather at 11 am on the lawn. At 11:15 am take part in the Blessing of the Palms, then join the joyful procession into the Church. The dramatic reading of the Passion is followed by a sermon and communion. Music is led by The Choir of St. John the Divine.
11:15 am in the Hall Life Center
Modern Worship
Gather at 11 am on the lawn. At 11:15 am take part in the Blessing of the Palms, then join the joyful procession into the Hall Life Center. A dramatic reading of the Passion is followed by a sermon and communion. Music is led by the SJD Worship Band.