Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday Services
9a (classic) & 11a (modern) | March 29
Maundy Thursday Service
7p | April 2 | Sanctuary
Good Friday Service
3p | April 3 | Sanctuary
Easter Sunrise Service
7a | April 5 | The Corner
Easter Breakfast (FREE)
8a | April 5 | Zumwalt Cafe
Easter Classic Service
9a | April 5 | Sanctuary
Family Easter Egg Hunt
10a | April 5 | Front Lawn
Easter Modern Service
11a | April 5 | The Corner
About Holy Week
Just about everything related to Jesus Christ was surprising. His birth was a surprise. His teachings were surprising in refreshing and sometimes shocking ways.
The way Jesus spent most of his adult life with those who were poor, sick, vulnerable, and outcast was suprising. His miracles of healing and feeding those in need also surprised people.
His last week on Earth (what we call “Holy Week”) was very surprising to many. It began with crowds celebrating that Jesus had come to Jerusalem. It ended a few days later with his arrest, beating, crucification, and death.
Thankfully, there was one more surprise to the story! On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the hope it offers to all of humanity. Light overcomes the darkness and even death has been conquered!
Easter is our reminder of how God's unending and unconditional love and grace offers us a future beyond death.
Palm Sunday Services
9a & 11a | March 29 | In-person & Online
Cornerstone UMC will offer a classic service at 9a in the Sanctuary and a modern service at 11a in The Corner. Both services will feature the waving of palm branches as Jesus experienced upon his entry into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday begins a week of remembrance for Christians. Throughout this week, we reflect on the events that led to Jesus' resurrection.
About Palm Sunday
The name, “Palm Sunday,” comes from a story in the Bible in which Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem.
Prior to this event, Jesus and his friends roamed the countryside teaching and performing miracles, gaining a lot of recognition.
The people of Jerusalem were very excited that Jesus was coming to their city to celebrate a religious festival. In their excitement, the people grabbed palm branches to wave around and threw their cloaks before Jesus on the road.
Maundy Thursday Service
7p | April 2 | Sanctuary | In-person
On Maundy Thursday, Cornerstone UMC will offer a special candlelight service with soothing music. Participants will be able to receive prayers, anointing, and Holy Communion. All are welcome!
About Maundy Thursday
The English word "Maundy" comes from the Latin mandatum, which means "commandment."
Before his betrayal and arrest, Jesus gathered with his closest friends for a special meal, washed their feet, and gave them a new commandment to love one another as he had loved them (John 13:34).
Also known as “Holy Thursday”, it is the night before Jesus was crucified.
Good Friday Service
3p | April 3 | Sanctuary | In-person & Online
The Friday before Easter is when we remember the crucifixion of Jesus. This Good Friday service will focus on prayer as we reflect on the sacrificial love of God for all of humanity.
About Good Friday
Good Friday, or Holy Friday, proclaims God's purpose of loving and redeeming the world even in the face of human rejection and cruelty through the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunrise Service
7a | April 5 | The Corner | In-person & Online
During this special sunrise service, we’ll remember how followers of Jesus arose in the morning to find the tomb where Jesus was buried empty.
About Easter
At Easter, United Methodists across the world join with other Christians to celebrate the Risen Christ! We remember that Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again.
Through Christ’s death and resurrection we are continually being made new by God’s love and saving grace.
Easter Classic Service
9a | April 5 | Sanctuary | In-person & Online
During this classic service, we’ll celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ through music, scripture, prayer, and more! This traditional service will feature Easter hymns accompanied by organ and piano.
About Easter
At Easter, United Methodists across the world join with other Christians to celebrate the Risen Christ! We remember that Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again.
Through Christ’s death and resurrection we are continually being made new by God’s love and saving grace.
Family Egg Hunt
10a | April 5 | Church Lawn| In-person
Bring your kids, grandkids, and others for a Family Egg Hunt at 10a on Easter Sunday on the lawn of Cornerstone United Methodist Church. This FREE event is open to the public and all are welcome!
Come as you are and no registration is needed. Feel free to bring your own easter baskets!
Easter Modern Service
11a | April 5 | The Corner | In-person & Online
During this modern service, we’ll celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ through music, scripture, prayer, and more! This modern service will feature a praise band and upbeat music.
About Easter
At Easter, United Methodists across the world join with other Christians to celebrate the Risen Christ! We remember that Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again.
Through Christ’s death and resurrection we are continually being made new by God’s love and saving grace.
About Cornerstone UMC
Cornerstone UMC is a growing multi-generational community of faith where ALL people are welcome, wanted, and loved! As recipients of God’s unconditional love and grace, we seek to learn, grow, and serve others.
We believe the future is filled with hope and exciting possibilities as we grow in faith together.
Cornerstone UMC is located at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave in O’Fallon, MO across the street from the Fort Zumwalt North High School.