Holy Week and Easter Worship at LCH

PALM SUNDAY   †   Sunday, April 2

PROCESSION WITH PALMS AND HOLY COMMUNION

The service moves from the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the reading of the story of Jesus’ passion and death in the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Music by Franz Schubert and Johann Sebastian Bach accompanies the service. List of music for this service

PALM SUNDAY COMPLINE

Contemplative Palm Sunday meditation offered by the LCH Men’s Schola. Candlelight illuminates the Nave for this short service of prayer, chant, and a cappella singing. List of music for this service

MAUNDY THURSDAY   †   Thursday, April 6

CHORAL EUCHARIST AND MAUNDY LITURGY

We remember Jesus’ command to “love one another” as we wash feet and share communion. Music includes a unique piano motet by Gjeilo, traditional antiphons, and a Gospel acclamation by Hurd. List of music for this service

GOOD FRIDAY   †   Friday, April 7

GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY AND ADORATION OF THE CRUCIFIED

This powerful service recalls the bitter suffering and death of Jesus that will lead to new life. John Rutter’s Requiem will bring the story to life. List of music for this service

EASTER EVE   †   Saturday, April 8

EASTER VIGIL AND SOLEMN CHORAL EUCHARIST

Following the service of readings and the kindling of the New Fire, we move from darkness into the light of resurrection. The resurrection will be welcomed with Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis, traditional Easter hymns, and the first Eucharist of Easter. List of music for this service

EASTER SUNDAY   †   Sunday, April 9

FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST

Christ is risen! Our festival choral service features the Hallelujah Chorus from The Mount of Olives by Ludwig van Beethoven and music by Gabrielli, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, and others. List of music for this service