Holy Week

Holy Week is the heart of the Church’s year—a sacred journey that invites us to walk with Jesus through the shadow of the cross and into the dawning light of resurrection. At St. Dunstan of Canterbury, we gather across these holy days to remember, to pray, and to be renewed in the mystery of God’s redeeming love.

You are warmly invited to join us for any or all of these services, each one offering a different window into the story that shapes our faith and our lives.

Wednesday, April 1 – Holy Wednesday
Tenebrae – 7:00pm
In the quiet beauty of candlelight, we enter into a service of shadows. Scripture is read, candles are gradually extinguished, and we are drawn into the solemn depth of Christ’s suffering. Tenebrae invites us to linger in the darkness—not without hope, but trusting that even here, God is present.

Thursday, April 2 – Maundy Thursday
Holy Communion with Footwashing – 7:00pm
On this night, we remember the Last Supper, when Jesus gave us the gift of the Eucharist and the commandment to love one another. Through the humble act of footwashing, we are invited to embody Christ’s servant-hearted love. It is an intimate and moving service, calling us into deeper fellowship with Christ and one another.

Friday, April 3 – Good Friday
Meditation on the Cross – 12:00pm
At the foot of the cross, we pause. Through prayer, reflection, and silence, we contemplate the depth of Christ’s sacrifice. This is a solemn hour, yet one filled with profound grace, as we behold the love poured out for the life of the world.

Saturday, April 4 – Holy Saturday
The Great Vigil of Easter – 8:00pm
From darkness into light, from silence into song—this is the night of nights. Beginning in darkness, we kindle the new fire and hear the ancient stories of God’s saving work. As the light of Christ spreads and the Alleluia returns, we rejoice in the resurrection. This is the Church’s most ancient and most powerful celebration.

Sunday, April 5 – Easter Sunday
Holy Communion – 8:30am & 10:30am
Christ is risen! With joy and thanksgiving, we gather to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. In word and sacrament, in prayer and praise, we proclaim the victory of life over death and the promise of new creation for all.

Wherever you find yourself this season—whether full of faith or quietly searching—there is a place for you in this journey. Come and walk these holy days with us, and discover again the love that meets us, carries us, and calls us into life.