Holy Week Services & Activities
Holy Week, through Wednesday, April 5, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Self-guided spiritual practices (lectio divina, visio divina, and labyrinth-walking) in Fellowship Hall.
Maundy Thursday, April 6, Dinner and Service at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
We will recall the night of Jesus’ arrest and celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. To make dinner reservations, please RSVP online or contact the church office (e-mail frontdesk@firstpresathens.org or call 706-543-4338) by Tuesday at noon.
Good Friday Service, April 7, Friendship Presbyterian Church, 7:00 p.m.
Our siblings from Athens area Presbyterian churches and campus ministry will gather for the annual Good Friday service, hosted this year by Friendship Presbyterian Church.
Easter, April 9
Easter Sunrise Service, 6:45 a.m.
Oconee Hill Cemetery invites everyone to the Wingfield Chapel within the cemetery grounds for an Easter Sunrise Service led by Dr. Ryan Baer at 6:45 a.m. Gates will open at 6:15 a.m. Please dress comfortably and consider bringing a flashlight and folding chair.
Easter Worship Services: 8:45 & 11:00 a.m., One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
Join us for the celebration of the risen Christ. We will receive an offering for the One Great Hour of Sharing, which will be used to help Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People through the Presbyterian Church USA.
Easter Egg Hunt, 9:15 a.m., Courtyard
Children are invited to hunt for Easter Eggs in the Courtyard before heading to our Biscuit Brunch.
Biscuit Brunch, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Between services, instead of Sunday School, we will all gather as a church family for fellowship.