Holy Week Events and Resources
Saturday 28 March The Center for Living Water is hosting an in-person and live-streamed event on Saturday 28 March at 6:00 p.m. CDT USA at the Temple in Independence, Missouri USA. They will explore the theme "Awaken,” mindful of Lent, Spring, and the dormant hope waiting to be activated within each of us. Come for an evening of music, practice, and reflection in community.
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Wednesday 1 April Prayer for Peace at Temple Independence, Missouri 1 p.m. CDT USA
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Saturday 4 April An Easter greeting from the First Presidency will be released on the Community of Christ YouTube channel.
Witness the Word Easter Sermon “Awake to New Life” In this Easter sermon, Joelle Wight, Director of Temple Ministries, reflects on the holy, hope-filled rebellion that began on the first Easter morning—when Jesus’ resurrection awakened us to new life and invited us into new ways of living as builders of God’s upside-down kingdom.
Read the Daily Bread The Daily Bread focuses on Holy Week with stories and prayers of contemplation in the Easter season.
Explore When We Gather Lent In this collection of creative gathering ideas for small groups, families, and individuals you’ll find templates to help build sacred community and grow as disciples in the Lenten season.
Watch the Lent Spiritual Practice Video As we journey toward Easter, this practice offers space to pause, listen, and open our hearts to God’s transforming presence. This guided practice is ideal for individuals, small groups, or congregations seeking renewal, hope, and peace during the Easter season.
Begin When We Gather- Easter and Pentecost Based on Acts 2 and using resources created at the International Resource Summit earlier this year, you'll find inspirational stories of Pentecost experiences from around the world.
Watch the Easter Spiritual Practice Video Celebrate Easter with this sacred spiritual practice from Community of Christ. Through quiet reflection and prayer, you're invited to encounter the resurrection story in a deeply personal way. This guided practice is ideal for individuals, small groups, or congregations seeking renewal, hope, and peace during the Easter season.