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Labyrinth & Stations of the Cross

This formational opportunity is hosted with Center for Sacred Space. The congregation and community is invited to use this sacred space to focus their hearts and minds on the significance of Holy Week, as we all prepare ourselves for the coming Easter Sunday. Center for Sacred Space is a non-profit community of spiritual directors that…

Journey to the Cross Concert

Join us for a special Holy Week Concert featuring Libby Kephart Hargrave, Mitzi Presley Holt, Heidi Branch, Jennifer DelGallo Taylor, Sam Waite, Ty LoVette, Laura M. Young, Rick Branch, and special guest soloists, Anna Safko and Gregory Watson. A love offering will be taken.

Passover & Last Supper Remembrance Meal

Registration is required. This special meal is an opportunity to remember and understand what Jesus did with his disciples at the Last Supper. Each of the items arranged on your plate has special significance to the retelling of the story of the exodus from Egypt which is the focus of this ritual meal.

Holy Thursday Service

On this night we commemorate the supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion, when Jesus washed the disciples’ feet and instituted the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Join us for a Holy Thursday message, music from the Music Ministry, and Holy Communion.

Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Tenebrae is a service commemorating the crucifixion. The sanctuary will be dimly lit and we’ll read 16 passages from the passion narrative (Jesus’ journey to the cross) all while candles are extinguished making the sanctuary darker and darker. The service will end in complete darkness and we’ll leave in silence waiting for the joy of…

Sunrise Easter Service

Sermon from the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Lentz and music from the ICON praise band. Includes Holy Communion.Visit FUMCPensacola.com/EasterDowntown for more information.

FREE Easter Brunch

All are invited to join us for our annual Easter Brunch. We will serve First Church Easter favorites with a few new tasty treats! Reservations are not required.Visit FUMCPensacola.com/EasterDowntown for more information.

Traditional Easter Service

Sermon from the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Lentz with special music from the Youth Choirs; and the Perdido Brass. Includes Holy Communion. Childcare provided.Visit FUMCPensacola.com/EasterDowntown for more information.

Traditional Easter Service

Sermon from the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Lentz and special music from the Adult Sanctuary Choir; and the Perdido Brass. Includes Holy Communion. Childcare provided.Visit FUMCPensacola.com/EasterDowntown for more information.

Traditional Easter Service

Sermon from the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Lentz and special music from the Adult Sanctuary Choir; and the Perdido Brass. Includes Holy Communion. Childcare provided.Visit FUMCPensacola.com/EasterDowntown for more information.