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Holy Week & Easter

Palm Sunday - March 28

10:00 a.m. -- In-person and Livestreamed Eucharist, Traditional Eucharist with Palm Blessing and Trumpet Fanfares, followed by Stations of the Cross
Link to Livestreamed Eucharist
Pick up your Holy-Week-in-a-Bag following the Palm Sunday worship. Available for each household, these bags includes items to enrich your devotion and represent each day of Holy Week. For example, a loofah represents the cleansing of our sins, a towel represents service, a black cloth represents Christ's suffering on the Cross, and a candle represents Christ's presence. Bags will also be available for pick-up at the church during Holy Week. 
4:00 p.m. -- In-person, Palm Blessing with Stations of the Cross (Outdoor, if possible)

Maundy Thursday - April 1

7:00 p.m. -- Via Zoom
A fresh take on the themes of service, love and communion using bath bombs, a guided meditation and music. Join St. James the Less community on-line, like the disciples gathered around Christ. The service concludes with a video of the stripping of the Altar with cello music.
Link to Maundy Thursday Service

Good Friday - April 2

9:00 a.m. -- In-person - A Child's Interactive Walk through Holy Week with Miss Cindy. Ages 3-11.

7:00 p.m. -- In-person - New this year with a focus on the Seven Last Words of Christ, this candle-lit service will include music and prayers for the world on this most holy of nights.

For those who wish to stay home, a pre-recorded video of the traditional Good Friday liturgy and sermon will be available for you to watch any time on Good Friday. The link published during Holy Week.​​

Easter Day - April 4

Our services on Easter will be identical, and will feature trumpets, pre-recorded choir anthems and hymns, and beautiful flowers. We ask that you wear a mask, be prepared to social distance, and make a reservation at the link below.

9:00 a.m. -- In-person and Livestreamed Eucharist
Sign Up to Attend the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist
11:00 a.m. -- An in-person Eucharist will be celebrated outside in the courtyard in front of the building, unless it is too windy.
This service will be followed by an Easter Egg Hunt
Sign Up to attend the 11:00 a.m. Euchasrist
Link to Livestreamed Eucharist
The Episcopal Church of St. James the Less
550 Sunset Ridge Road  |  Northfield, IL 60093  |  (847) 446-8430 

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  • WORSHIP
    • Worship >
      • Service Videos
    • Music >
      • Music Videos
    • Children & Youth
  • COMMUNITY
    • Annual Parish Traditions
    • Calendar
    • The Commons
    • The Labyrinth
  • SERVICE
    • Our Work in the World
    • Community Food Garden
    • Madagascar
    • Lobster Sale
  • ABOUT US
    • Mission & Vision
    • Clergy & Staff
    • Annual Reports
    • Location & Contact Info
    • About the Episcopal Church
  • GIVING
    • 2022 Pledge Campaign
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