PALM SUNDAY

Sunday, April 13 at 10a with Confirmations

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. Bishop Andrew Williams will be preaching and doing confirmations.   Parents, children will join the palm procession and then parents can check their children into Rise Kids after singing the opening song together.

LOWLAND HUM CONCERT

Sunday, April 13 at 6pm

Join us on for an intimate evening with art-folk band Lowland Hum for the latest installment of the Old Brick Church Concert Series. NPR describes their music as, "Sincerity, community and beauty...their hushed harmonies and aural paintings...make them a quiet Sunday-morning favorite...the imagery comes from the beauty they see in the landscapes and locales they traverse and visit all over this country; art centers, cafes, nightclubs, house shows." Doors open at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6pm. $10 ticket includes a coffee, seltzer, beer, or wine. Start Holy Week off with a rich experience of artistry and beauty. And invite your friends!

SEDER MEALS IN HOMES

Thursday, April 17

This is a rich, symbol-laden meal that seeks to reenact the passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples the night before he died and points to him as our true passover lamb. Rise Church will provide instructions for how to host a Seder meal in your home. If you are interested in hosting a Seder meal for anywhere from 4-10 people in your home, please email dan@riseportland.church by Thursday, April 10.

EASTER VIGIL SERVICE

Saturday, April 19, 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 20, 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.