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April 13-20
Follow our Lord this Holy Week, from his triumphal entry, through his suffering and death, to the glory of his resurrection​!

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IN-PERSON AND ON FACEBOOK LIVE:
Palm Sunday, April 13 at 9am
Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 5pm
Good Friday, April 18 at 12pm
Easter Sunday, April 20 at 9am


2530 Drake Street, Downtown Bakersfield, CA 93301
PALM SUNDAY
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday

Palm Sunday Service, April 13 @ 9am

4/5/2025

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"But everyone who lined the streets had a different reason for waving those palms. Some were political activists; they’d heard Jesus had supernatural power, and they wanted him to use it to free Israel from Roman rule. Others had loved ones who were sick or dying. They waved branches, hoping for physical healing. Some were onlookers merely looking for something to do, while others were genuine followers who wished Jesus would establish himself as an earthly king. Jesus was the only one in the parade who knew why he was going to Jerusalem – to die. He had a mission, while everyone else had an agenda."
–Bill Hybels
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!”
​Book of Common Prayer 2019, p 553

Procession of the Palms

Coming in person? Get directions here. Then we'll see you outside with palms to begin the procession into the sanctuary. 

On Campus and on Facebook Live @9

​Head over to our Facebook page for the Liturgy by 9am. If you need it, here's a copy of the service booklet.

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5/13/2025 10:42:45 pm

I appreciate how Palm Sunday highlights both celebration and reflection.

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