EPUMC invites the community for Holy Week Services

Holy Week is the most sacred time in the Christian year

Estes Park United Methodist Church (EPUMC) warmly invites the community to join in a meaningful and hope-filled journey through Holy Week, culminating in the celebration of Easter.

This year, EPUMC’s Lenten season has been shaped by the theme “The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith,” inspired by the work of Marcus Borg. Throughout Lent, the

congregation has been exploring what it means to move beyond surface-level belief into a deeper, more authentic way of living out faith. Holy Week and Easter bring this journey to its fullest expression, as the story of Jesus reveals a heart centered in love, justice, courage, and new life.

Holy Week is the most sacred time in the Christian year. It tells the story at the heart of our faith. It is a story of love, courage, loss, and ultimately, new life. At EPUMC, these services are designed to be accessible, reflective, and deeply grounded in the realities of our lives today.

Palm Sunday – March 29 at 9:45 a.m.

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, remembering Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. This service holds both joy and tension as we wave palms and reflect on how quickly celebration can turn to rejection. It invites us to consider the kind of world we long for and the kind of lives we are called to live.

Holy Thursday – April 2 at 6:00 p.m.

On Holy Thursday (also known as Maundy Thursday), we gather for a quiet and reflective service centered on Jesus’ final meal with his disciples. This service includes Holy Communion and moments of reflection on love, humility, and the call to serve one another.

Good Friday – April 3 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

Good Friday is a contemplative service as we remember the crucifixion. Through scripture, silence, hymns and prayer, we face the depth of human suffering and the cost of love. It is a powerful and honest space for those carrying grief, questions, or weariness.

Easter Sunday – April 5 at 9:45 a.m.

Easter morning is a celebration of resurrection and new life. In a world often marked by fear and uncertainty, Easter proclaims that hope is not lost and love is not defeated. This joyful service will include inspiring music, a message of renewal, and a welcoming community for all.

Rev. Ann Lantz, pastor of EPUMC, shares, “Easter does not ignore the realities of our world. It meets us right in the middle of the chaos and dares to say that fear and death do not have the final word. That is good news for all of us.”

EPUMC is a welcoming and affirming congregation. All are invited to worship this Holy Week and every week.

Estes Park United Methodist Church is located at 1509 Fish Hatchery Road. Worship is held on Sundays at 9:45 AM and is also available via livestream.