Concerning Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. The procession with palms, which was already
observed in Jerusalem in the fourth century, calls to mind the triumphal entry of Jesus, our Lord and King, into Jerusalem. The procession is fundamentally an act of worship, witness, and devotion to our Lord.

Palm Sunday is unique in having two Gospel readings. Originally there were two distinct liturgies.

The palms were blessed and the Triumphal Entry Gospel was read outside of the church building. The door of the church represented the gate through which Jesus entered the city.

The purpose of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem was to fulfill his Father’s will; thus it is fitting that this service continues with the reading of the Passion Gospel in which the whole story of the week is anticipated. The emphasis of the liturgy turns to the days that lie ahead in Holy Week. We who hail Jesus as King one moment, may in the next deny him, even joining with the crowd in shouting, “Crucify him!”

From The 2019 ACNA Book of Common Prayer

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Our doors facing Bull Street are under renovation, we are currently using the 37th Street Narthex entrance.

Join us this Palm Sunday for one of our Palm Sunday services.

A simple Holy Eucharist service at 8 a.m.

The 10:30 a.m. service will begin in Thomas Square Park (the green space next door at the Library).
This service is livestreamed and nursery through 4 years old is available. Visit the Livestream page for links to livestreaming and an order of worship.

Compline will be sung at 8 p.m. This service is also livestreamed on our YouTube channel.