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ZION EPISCOPAL CHURCH
We share Christ’s love and grace with joy, respect, and compassion. We are a community grounded in Scripture, Reason, and Tradition. Zion Episcopal is a historic church, a spiritual home, and a beacon of unconditional love.
Holy Week Services
All services will be held in the Church located at 301 East Congress Street, Charles Town. For more information, please contact our parish office at (304) 725-5312.
Wednesday, April 1
Tenebrae | 7 pm
Originating as early as the 4th century, Tenebrae involves the gradual extinguishing of 15 candles, symbolizing the abandonment of Jesus and the growing darkness, ending in near-total darkness and a strepitus (loud noise) representing the earthquake.
Palm Sunday, March 29
Liturgy of the Palms together with Holy Eucharist: Rite I | 8 am
Liturgy of the Palms together with Holy Eucharist: Rite II | 10:30 am
Maundy Thursday, April 2
Footwashing & Holy Eucharist | 7 pm
The washing of feet was a menial act of hospitality in the Hebrew Scriptures (see Gn 18:4, 19:2). It was often performed for guests by a servant or the wife of the host. The Gospel of John (13:1-17) records that Jesus washed the feet of the disciples at the Last Supper. Jesus urged the disciples to follow his example of generous and humble service. The foot-washing also expressed Jesus' "new commandment" for his disciples to love one another, as he had loved them (Jn 13:34).
Good Friday
Stations of the Cross | 12 pm
Passion According to St. John | 7 pm
Easter Day
Holy Eucharist: Rite I | 8 am
Festival Eucharist together with Holy Baptism: Rite II | 10:30 am
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on the church grounds immediately following our 10:30 am service.
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WELCOMING YOU HOME
Whether you are new to the Christian faith, seeking a church home, or just visiting Charles Town, we hope you will gather with us this Sunday and join in the celebration.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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