EASTER AT FIRST PRES
Join us for our Easter celebrations!
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday events
EASTER SUNDAY
EASTER SUNRISE ON COURT SQUARE at 6:30 a.m. in the Courtyard
EASTER WORSHIP at 9 (contemporary) & 11:15 a.m. (traditional) in the Sanctuary
EASTER CELEBRATION Family-friendly activities from 10:15-11 a.m. in the Courtyard
When and where do you meet?
We are located in historic downtown Harrisonburg, on the northwest corner of Court Square across from the courthouse. We have designated parking for guests, and you are welcome to use those spaces when you visit.
What can I expect at your Easter worship services?
We will hold two worship services. The 9 a.m. service is more contemporary, with a worship band and more modern songs. The 11:15 a.m. service is more traditional, with hymns and songs usually accompanied by a pipe organ and other instruments. Both services contain the same scriptures and message.
Earlier in the morning, at 6:30 a.m., we will have a simple sunrise service in the Courtyard to begin the day. Bring a lawn chair if you’d like to sit.
What should I wear?
We’re flexible. Some come in jeans, others in suits and ties. It really doesn’t matter to us. We’re simply glad to have you join us.
What about my kids?
We love having children in worship with us. We also have ways to engage with children during worship at our services. That could be at Children’s Church or through guided activities for them while they worship.
We offer a nursery (up to age 3) during the worship services and Sunday school, and these are held in our newly renovated children’s wing. All our children’s groups are run by our trained children’s ministry team.
Also on Easter, we will hold a family-friendly celebration in the Courtyard between the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services.
The Week Before Easter
MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 17 @ 6:30 p.m.
A reflective worship service that includes communion.
GOOD FRIDAY
April 18
The sanctuary is open for prayer from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with a simple worship service at noon.
GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST
April 18 @ 6:45 a.m.
Men and boys are invited to a breakfast in Showker Hall featuring a meditation from First Pres’ Paul Seddon.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m.
The annual First Pres Easter Egg Hunt starts at the Courtyard and will include finding eggs at the Rockingham County Courthouse lawn.
PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, April 13
We will worship together at 9 & 11:15 a.m., and between the services, we will have coffee and tea, sweet treats and time together in Showker Hall.