PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, March 29 at 10a
This service leads us into Holy Week as we walk step by step with Jesus through the week of his passion. Sunday service starts in the Rise Church garden. We'll have palm branches for everyone and we'll sing and process into the church as a way of embodying the story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Parents, children will join the palm procession and then parents can check their children into Rise Kids after singing the opening song together.
MIXED-MEDIA STATIONS OF THE CROSS ART EXHIBIT
Thursday, April 2; Open from 12-7:30pm
Friday, April 3; Open from 12-6:30pm
Artists from Rise Church have spent the season of Lent reflecting on a station and have created art (photography, sculpture, assemblage, songwriting, poetry, prose) that is designed to lead you in meditation on Jesus' journey from the Garden of Gethsemane to his burial in the tomb. Grab a friend or bring your family and spend time in adoration of Jesus' immense sacrifice that brings us life. The Stations are open from noon-7:30pm (Thursday) and Noon-6:30pm (Friday) for you to pray and experience at your own pace. The stations begin at the front door of Rise Church.
If you have kids, Craig and Anna will be curating an interactive family tour of the Stations of the Cross for children and families on Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm and Friday from 5:30-6:30pm.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday, April 3, 6:30p
We are excited to worship alongside our brothers and sisters at Misseo Dei Church and Christ the Redeemer for Good Friday. Through a Tenebrae-style worship service with music, passion readings, and prayers, we'll magnify Jesus as the unified people of God here in Portland. This service is at Christ the Redeemer (61 Neal Street, Portland ME 04103)
EASTER VIGIL SERVICE
Saturday, April 4, 5-7p with Baptisms and a Break the Fast Celebration
This powerful Easter service includes a myriad of Biblical imagery and rich traditions of worship including lighting of the great fire, readings of the story of salvation, singing, making the Great Noise, and lots of raising lots of hallelujahs. We'll also rejoice together as new Christians get baptized. Come celebrate the Risen Christ at this family-friendly Saturday evening service (childcare not provided but children encouraged to participate). Service located at Rise Church.
After the service, bring whatever you fasted from throughout Lent and join in an ice cream celebration.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
April 5, One Service at 10am
Christ is risen! We'll worship together, hear a message about the incredible hope of Christ's resurrection, and share communion at God's table.
Have a friend that's seeking or spiritually curious? Invite them to explore the hope of Jesus' resurrection this Easter.
Rise Kids will have children's formation for nursery-5th grade.