Lent & Easter at First Pres
Throughout Lent and especially during Holy Week - from the celebratory procession of Palm Sunday through the solemn beauty of Tenebrae - we offer meaningful opportunities for worship, study, and spiritual renewal. Whether you are a longtime member or visiting for the first time, you are warmly welcomed as we reflect, pray, and prepare our hearts for the hope of Easter.
If you have questions about services or gatherings, please contact the Rev. Dr. Michael Waschevski (817.335.1231).
MIDDAY PRACTICES & CONCERTS: WEDNESDAYS THROUGH MARCH 25 AT 12 P.M.
These 30-minute services at 12 p.m. in the Sanctuary each Wednesday gather around scripture, prayer, and music as we practice the ancient discipline of lectio divina (divine reading of scripture). Immediately following each service, stay and enjoy a 30-minute organ concert by a guest organist. A complimentary light lunch will be served after each concert.
- March 11: Dayeon Kim, Director of Organ Music Program at First Presbyterian Church, Midland, TX
- March 18: Malcome Matthews, Assistant Professor of Organ and Harpsichord at University of North Texas, Denton, TX
- March 25: Guillermo Martinez, Instructor in Class Piano, Piano Pedagogy Music at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX & Organist at St. Monica Catholic Church, Dallas, TX
FIND MIDWEEK PEACE IN THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES ROOM
The Spiritual Disciplines Room (Room 230) is a quiet, welcoming space where all ages are invited to practice ways of drawing closer to God during the season of Lent. Each week during Lent, the room will highlight different spiritual disciplines reflected in worship, such as, prayer, community, silence, and service. In addition to Sundays, we especially encourage you to drop in during the week. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, the room will be open and available whenever the church is open, offering a spot to come as you are, linger as long as you like, and discover how these disciplines might shape our Lenten journey together.
Holy Week
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29
8 a.m. Worship in the Chapel
9 a.m. Worship in the Great Hall
11 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary or livestream
On Palm Sunday we mark Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and journey through his last week on earth as we experience the passion narrative through scripture and song as the sermon.
HOLY WEEK MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30-APRIL 1
12 p.m. Midday Prayer Services in the Chapel
These 30-minute services in the Chapel offer reflection on the last days of Jesus' ministry with prayer, music, and message.
MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 2
12 p.m. Worship in the Chapel
5:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Dinner & Worship in the Great Hall
7 p.m. Worship in the Sanctuary or livestream
Three worship services remembering the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples. The 5:30 p.m. service is an interactive, intentionally intergenerational, child appropriate Holy Week experience with our partner congregation, Mount Moriah. Scripture, songs, communion, and optional foot washing. Family-style dinner included.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3
12 p.m. Worship in the Chapel
7 p.m. Tenebrae Service in the Sanctuary or livestream
Good Friday observes the day of Jesus' suffering and crucifixion on the cross. The 7 p.m. Tenebrae service includes scripture and music, ending in darkness and silence.
Easter Weekend
Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast
Saturday, April 4 • 9–10 a.m.
Families and kids of all ages are invited to a special breakfast followed by an egg hunt.
Easter Sunday • April 5
Help Decorate the Flowering Cross
Continue this Easter tradition by adding flowers to the cross outside the Sanctuary entrance (weather permitting). Bring any flowers - yard blooms or store‑bought. Greenery is provided. The cross will fill with color throughout the morning, symbolizing the joy of resurrection. In case of rain, the cross will be on the 3rd floor concourse outside the Great Hall.
Sunrise Service
7 a.m. • Memorial Garden
Celebrate the resurrection outdoors at dawn. Chairs provided. (Rain location: Youth Center.)
Easter Breakfast Buffet
8:30–11 a.m. • 3rd Floor Concourse
A free, come-and-go continental breakfast and time for fellowship.
Worship Services
8 a.m. Worship in the Chapel
9 a.m. Worship in the Great Hall
11 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary or livestream
Celebrate the joy of Easter as we proclaim, “He is risen! He is risen indeed!”