Easter & Holy Week

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Easter at Hope Waukee

Join us as we celebrate the love and promise of eternal life God provides all of us through the resurrection of his son, Jesus Christ!

Saturday, April 19 | 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 20 | 6:30 (Sunrise Service), 8:30 and 10:30 am

All Services include:

  • Powerful Easter message by Jon Anenson
  • Special musical offerings from our Hope Waukee Worship Team
  • A surprise interactive Easter experience
  • Quality childcare for infants and children age 3 and younger at all services
  • Grab-and-go children’s activity bags containing coloring pages and crayons will be available for all children
  • Beautiful photo booth opportunities
  • Beautiful photo ops

Easter Sunrise Service will take place in the Atrium at 6:30 am. Join us for Holy Communion and acoustic musical offerings.

Please arrive 30 minutes early for photo booths, ideal seating options, and pre-service special music.

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Easter Weekend Volunteer Opportunities

It takes many volunteers to welcome our thousands of guests! If you are someone with a heart to serve and who wants to be a part of an amazing team, we encourage you to volunteer!

Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, April 19 | 4:00 pm

Families with children through grade 5 are invited to join us for an outdoor Easter Eggstravaganza! The fun will begin with an egg hunt at 4:00 pm and continue with Easter activities and inflatables on the South Lawn. Eggstravaganza will be followed by our Saturday Night Easter service at 5:00 pm.

Looking to volunteer? Sign up coming soon!

Easter Dinner

Saturday, April 19, 6:15-7:30 pm

Join us for an Easter Family Dinner following the 5:00 pm service.

Holy Week Services

Sunday, April 13 | 9:00 and 11:00 am

Palm Sunday

Join us for worship as we kickoff Holy Week with Palm Sunday and celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry. Whatever service you choose, you will always receive a warm welcome at a church that loves you and loves to worship the Lord!

The Nursery is available for children age 3 and under at all services.

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Thursday, April 17 | 6:30 pm

Maundy Thursday

Join us as we remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and the great commandment to love one another. Holy Communion will be served and First Communion Class students will take their first communion during service. Dessert reception to follow.

The Nursery is available for children age 3 and under at this service.

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Friday, April 18 | 6:30 pm

Good Friday

Join us as we remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice on the cross as we reflect on Jesus’ last seven words through art, song and spoken word. 

The Nursery is available for children age 3 and under at this service.

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