Holy Week

Our Holy Week services will be both in-person and streamed online.

Holy Week

PALM SUNDAY | APRIL 13
9am in the Chapel and 11am in the Sanctuary
We mark Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem as our shouts of Hosanna fade to the drama of the coming week. 

MAUNDY THURSDAY | APRIL 17
6pm in the Chapel
This year’s Maundy Thursday service will be a fresh experience. In the past, we’ve focused on the failures of the disciples. This year, we will highlight the many gifts Jesus gave them to prepare for the challenging days ahead. Join us as we reflect on how Jesus offers his sustaining love through his continued presence with us, the commandment to love one another, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. With music led by Audrey Woodhams, find sustenance and encouragement for the living of these days. 

GOOD FRIDAY | APRIL 18
7pm in the Sanctuary
This Good Friday, the Old South Chamber Chorus and soloists will present a performance of Sir John Stainer’s passion oratorio The Crucifixion, a musical retelling of our redeemer’s final hours. Modeled on the great passion settings of Bach, Stainer’s oratorio is among the most popular English-language works depicting the events surrounding Christ’s death. Premiered in 1887 — roughly contemporaneous with the New Old South Church edifice — the work combines recitatives, solos and masterful choruses that range from graphic shouts of “Crucify!” to the work’s beloved centerpiece, “God So Loved the World.”

EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 20
7am Outdoor Service
Join us for a brief, informal outdoor service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and to bless the athletes of the Boston Marathon. With bagpipe and public art, celebrate the joy of the resurrection under the portico. 

9am, 11am and 1pm in the Sanctuary
The triumph of the Christian story of resurrection informs a service of worship that is characterized by joyous celebration. Our celebration continues with hundreds of
marathoners joining us for worship, where we will pause to acknowledge the athletes, their
families, and volunteers in a special Blessing of the Athletes featuring "Highland Cathedral" on bagpipe and percussion.  

Easter Sunday for children: childcare will be available on the 3rd floor from 8:20 - 12:30, and we will have Children's Worship for older children for a portion of the 9am and 11am services. For details please reach out to Dir Children and Families Kate Nintcheu (children@oldsouth.org)