Easter

Our Lenten journey culminates in Holy Week and the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Day. We invite you to participate fully in this beautiful memorial sequence.

Scroll down to learn more about each event or click on the links where available.

Saturday28 MarchTBCMake Palm Crosses
Sunday29 March8.00amPalm Sunday
10.00amPalm Sunday
Monday30 March7.30amMorning Devotion
Tuesday31 March7.30amMorning Devotion
Wednesday1 April7.30amMorning Devotion
5.30pmChrism Mass at Waikato Cathedral of St Peter
Thursday2 April7.30amMorning Devotion
7.00pmMaundy Thursday – Foot washing
Friday3 April10.00amGood Friday – followed by Hot Cross Buns
7.00pmGolgotha – Live at Morton Hall – Contemplative Service of Music
Sunday5 April8.00amEaster Day
10.00amEaster Day

Palm Cross Creation

Join us on Saturday (time tbc) to learn how to make Palm Crosses.

Palm crosses are woven from palm fronds blessed during Palm Sunday services, commemorating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.​

The crosses originate from early Christian traditions connected with palm waving in John 12:13 and Matthew 21:8. Over time loose branches were turned into folded crosses for portability and preservation,

These crosses symbolise Christ’s victory over death, his humility, and the shift from triumph to sacrifice during Holy Week. We normally keep them for a year as reminders of resurrection hope and then burn them for Ash Wednesday ashes.

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is the celebration on the Sunday before Easter that commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Crowds welcomed him by waving and laying palm branches before him, marking the beginning of Holy Week.

Morning Devotion | 7.30am-7.45am

These are short daily prayers shaped by the themes of Holy Week: Monday – the cleansing of the Temple; Tuesday – Olivet Discourse; Spy Wednesday; Thursday – Anointing at Bethany.

Good Friday | 10am-11am

This is a traditional service commemorating the crucifixion and final hours of Jesus.

Good Friday | 7pm-8pm

Please join us for a time of reflection and contemplation as we watch a contemporary Christian worship band sing the story of Holy Week in one hour: Golgotha. Poor Bishop Hooper comprises a husband and wife duo who set Scripture to music. Their style blends Americana, bluegrass, and indie elements with emotive vocals, minimalist instrumentation (like upright bass and guitar), to create an atmosphere ripe for reflection. We are indebted to them for generously allowing us to share their recordings. Ngaa mihi nui – thank you Jesse and Leah Roberts!