Holy Saturday Lantern Walk
Saturday, April 4th | 6:15pm-7:30pm | Mt. Davidson Park
Join us for an all-ages lantern walking meditation to the cross at Mt. Davidson, where we will begin a collective liturgy at 6:45pm. We’ll provide lanterns, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’d like. Together, we will journey with the disciples through the mystery of Holy Saturday and reflect on God’s activity in the in-between-ness of despair and hope, grief and joy, and fear and faith.
Please meet our group at the south entrance of the park (Myra Way & Dalewood Way) at 6:15pm. We’ll walk up together.
Outdoor Easter Celebration
Sunday, April 5th | 11am-12:45pm
Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Join us for our Easter Celebration Sunday at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell! Together, we will proclaim with Christians across space and time that “Christ is Risen!” Following the service will be an opportunity for fellowship with other City Churchers on the Music Concourse. Bring a picnic lunch or patronize a food truck.
Public transportation, rideshare, walking or biking are encouraged! Street parking is available in GGP or paid parking is available beneath the Music Concourse. Donuts (bring your own coffee) will be available beginning at 10:30am so plan to arrive early!
For those worshipping at home or online, join us at 5pm PST for our Easter Sunday Worship Recording.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29th | 10am-11:30am | Russian Center · 2460 Sutter St
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday. Together, we will remember Jesus’ journey of courage and faithfulness toward his last days as he entered Jerusalem with palm branches. We will join our voices with those long ago who longed for peace, justice, and the wholeness of life for all, shouting, “Hosanna, in the highest!”
Maundy Thursday - Community Dinner
Thursday, April 2nd | 6:00pm-8pm | Russian Center · 2460 Sutter St
Maundy Thursday is a time for Christians to recall Jesus’ final meal with his friends. We will gather to share a meal, commemorate the last supper, and reflect on what it takes to truly follow Jesus’ commandment to “love one another as I have loved you” through curated conversations. Sign up to contribute to this crowd-sourced meal. Children of all ages are welcome to join the dinner. Following dinner, children ages 3 and up will be dismissed to Children’s Worship storytelling and play. Nursery care will be available for children 3-years-old and younger.
Good Friday
Friday, April 3rd | 12pm-1:15pm | Russian Center · 2460 Sutter St
Good Friday is an old way of saying ‘God’s Friday.’ This is the day when Christians remember Jesus’ death on the cross. As City Church, we will gather for a contemplative service reflecting on the Seven Last Words of Jesus, which we are calling “Jesus Understands You”. These final words reveal Jesus’ humanity and his solidarity with the human experience. In his last moments, Jesus shows that he understands the human struggle to forgive, our wrestling with doubt, feelings of abandonment and disappointment, and even physical pain to the point of death. Through scripture, reflection, and song, we will prayerfully walk with Christ through his final words on the cross. Children ages 3 and up will participate in their own Good Friday Children’s Worship in Classroom #3 with storytelling, special crafts, prayer stations, and hot cross buns. Nursery care will be available for children 3-years-old and younger.