Grace Cathedral

Holy Eucharist
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Holy Eucharist
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Holy Eucharist
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Holy Eucharist
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Holy Eucharist
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Choral Evensong
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Palm Sunday Eucharist and Palm Blessing (In-Person)

Begin Holy Week with a simple blessing of the palms and celebration of the Eucharist. The Palm Sunday liturgy commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem with the Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene, Canon Pastor, preaching and presiding.

The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday (In-Person and Livestream)
Holy Week begins as we commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem a grand palm procession, in a Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. The joyful tenor turns toward the reality of the cross in a liturgy that concludes with the Passion.

Stations of the Cross (In-Person and Livestream)
A pilgrimage tradition with roots in the early church, the Stations of the Cross recall pivotal events in Jesus’ journey to Calvary. Join us in procession to the 14 stations, walking alongside Jesus through art, scripture, prayer, and song.

Tenebrae (In-Person and Livestream)
This is a form of the ancient cycle of office prayers that has been adapted for congregational use. This service is centered around psalms, readings and responsories. A set of 15 candles, placed in a triangular holder are featured prominently with one being extinguished after each Psalm. Tenebrae, Latin for “darkness,” is prayed as the candles in the cathedral are extinguished one by one. The center candle represents Christ, which, toward the end of the service, is taken away and hidden, afterward, a loud noise echoes, symbolizing the earthquake that happened at the moment of death. The Christ candle is then returned and the congregation leaves in silence. Sung by the Cathedral Choir.

Maundy Thursday Noonday Prayer (In-Person)
Join us for a service of Noonday Prayer on Maundy Thursday.

Solemn Liturgy of Maundy Thursday (In-Person and Livestream)
The Proper Liturgy of Maundy Thursday celebrates the events of the Last Supper, including the foot washing and the institution of the Eucharist. It is the only Eucharist celebrated between Wednesday and the Great Vigil and ties the events of the Last Supper to those of Good Friday. Sung by the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys.

Maundy Thursday is widely observed as the institution of the Holy Eucharist. The setting, however, is not the institution narrative, but the Gospel according to St. John. There, Jesus takes a towel and washes the feet of his disciples, instituting a servant ministry. On Maundy (from the Latin mandatum, or commandment) Thursday, we follow Jesus’ command and wash one another’s feet. Then, the Eucharist is celebrated with fullness until the organ falls silent and the consecrated Bread is placed on the Altar of Repose, after which we wait in vigil.

Good Friday Morning Prayer (In-Person and Zoom)
Join us for Morning Prayer commemorating Good Friday in the Chapel of Grace and on Zoom.

Clergy are available for confession and counsel after the service.

Good Friday Noonday Prayer (In-Person)
Join us for a service of solemn Noonday Prayer in the Chapel of Grace as we remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus.

Clergy are available for confession and counsel after the service.

Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday (In-Person and Livestream)
The Good Friday liturgy is a solemn commemoration of and participation in the great events of the day, the salvation of the human race through the victory of Christ, who, by dying, destroyed death – yet this service is not a funeral for Jesus. Its theme is well-expressed in the first anthem for the veneration of the cross: 

“We glory in your cross, O Lord, 
and praise and glorify your holy resurrection; 
for by virtue of your cross 
joy has come to the whole world.” (BCP 281) 

Sung by the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys.

Holy Saturday Morning Prayer (Zoom)

The crucified Christ is laid in a tomb, where he remains for the Sabbath rest; Mary, his mother, and some of the women of his company keep vigil outside the hewn rock. Holy Saturday, in its simple Morning Prayer, blends lament with cautious hope as we, too, keep watch together.

Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 923 7993 1239
Passcode: 253499

The Great Vigil of Easter (In-Person)

The Vigil begins in darkness and is gradually illuminated by kindling new fire as we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection with adult baptisms and the first Eucharist of Easter.   

From the flame of the New Fire, the light of Christ builds from candlelight to resplendent glory. Beginning in near-darkness, we recount the long history of God’s saving acts for humankind. As the room grows brighter, we celebrate light from darkness, love from violence and life from death. We meditate on the waters of the great flood, the waters of the Red Sea, and finally the waters of Baptism as we welcome new members into Christ’s body. Finally, we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter with glad hearts and joyful alleluias. Sung by the Men of the Cathedral Choir.

Easter Choral Eucharist (In-Person)

The Christian story persists because although Jesus was crucified, dead and buried, his friends walked and spoke and ate with him in the days that followed, and their powerful accounts inspired Christian witness to this very day. We join millennia of hopeful seekers, as our joyful alleluias ring out at the empty tomb and the sacred promises of life. 

Cathedral liturgy is celebrated with choral and instrumental music and hymns; the proclamation of our sacred stories, a sermon, prayers for the world, and the sharing of Holy Communion. All are welcome. 

Easter Choral Eucharist with Brass and Timpani (In-Person and Livestream)

The Christian story persists because although Jesus was crucified, dead and buried, his friends walked and spoke and ate with him in the days that followed, and their powerful accounts inspired Christian witness to this very day. We join millennia of hopeful seekers, as our joyful alleluias ring out at the empty tomb and the sacred promises of life.

Cathedral liturgy is celebrated with choral and instrumental music and hymns; the proclamation of our sacred stories, a sermon, prayers for the world, and the sharing of Holy Communion. All are welcome.

Easter Evening Eucharist (In-Person and Zoom)

The Christian story persists because although Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried, his friends walked and spoke and ate with him in the days that followed, and their powerful accounts inspired Christian witness to this very day. We join millennia of hopeful seekers, as our joyful alleluias ring out at the empty tomb and the sacred promises of life.

Cathedral liturgy is celebrated with choral and instrumental music and hymns; the proclamation of our sacred stories, a sermon, prayers for the world, and the sharing of Holy Communion. All are welcome.