The Palm Sunday 8 am service begins outside the door of the church. .(There is also an 10 am service the same day that begins on the Trinity Labyrinth at the corner of 2nd Street and Lithia Way.) We hear the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and bless palm fronds to carry in procession. Upon entering the church, the focus of the service shifts to the Passion story, which we present in a dramatic reading. But because this is a Sunday, we place the remembrance of Christ’s suffering and death in the larger context of God’s mighty acts of love, concluding the service with the celebration of Holy Communion. It is traditional to keep the palm fronds from this day until Shrove Tuesday the following year, when they are burned for the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday. Some will choose to fold their fronds into palm crosses, and instruction for those who need it will be available in the Parish Hall after church. Street parking.
The following week is Holy Week and the services of Holy Week form a single great liturgy. Their meaning and power is cumulative, bringing participants deep into contemplation of the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. That said, even if it only possible to attend one of these services, each highlights a particular aspect of the great Christian drama of our reconciliation with God. For more information, see https://www.trinitychurchashland.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/TrinityAshland/
Event Venue
Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street , Ashland, United States
