Welcome to Holy Week at St. Luke’s
Holy Week is the church’s annual experience of the heart of the Christian faith. There ought to be no immersion into suffering without the gift of the resurrection, and there ought to be no Easter without Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. This three-day worship is sometimes called by its Latin name, the Triduum. Whether this is your first or hundredth Holy Week, St. Luke’s warmly welcomes you as we keep these special days together.
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Mark your calendars for a special 10am worship time on Palm Sunday, April 2.
Worship at 10am will be joint with the congregations of the Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance. Following worship at 11:30am we will march to nearby Fireman's Park for a rally in support of Bring Chicago Home.
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Maundy Thursday | Holy Communion with footwashing
April 6 | 7:00pm
With nightfall our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. At the heart of the Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus’ commandment to love one another. As Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, we are called to follow Jesus’s example as we humbly care for one another, especially the poor and the unloved. At the Lord’s table we remember Jesus’ sacrifice of life, even as we are called to offer ourselves in love for the life of the world.
Good Friday | Adoration of the Cross
April 7 | 7:00pm
At the heart of the Good Friday liturgy is the passion according to John, which proclaims Jesus as a triumphant, sovereign ruler who reigns from the cross. The ancient title for this day—the triumph of the cross—reminds us that the church gathers not to mourn this day but to celebrate Christ’s life-giving passion and to find strength and hope in the tree of life. In the ancient bidding prayer we offer petitions for all the world for whom Christ died. Today’s liturgy culminates in the Easter Vigil tomorrow evening.
Vigil of Easter | Resurrection of Our Lord
Baptism of Martin Gabert
April 8 | 7:00pm
This is the night of salvation! At the Vigil of Easter, we gather around fire, word, water, bread, and wine, proclaiming through story and song that ours is a God who continuously brings life out of death. On this night we experience again the heart of God’s baptismal promise and the center of our faith: we are claimed and cleansed, renewed in the death and resurrection of Christ. We gather with all the saints of every time and place to celebrate the good news: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Worship at the Easter Vigil lasts approximately two hours. Following worship, there will be a celebratory reception in the fellowship hall. Sign up here to bring a snack, hors devours, or dessert to share!
Easter Sunday | Resurrection of Our Lord
April 9 | 10:30am
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion. With the women at the tomb, we are astonished, elated, and grateful. We depart with joy to proclaim the good news of God’s endless love.
Following worship, there will be a potluck brunch in the fellowship hall. Sign up here to bring food to share.