Palm Sunday - The Sunday of the Passion

Services on the Sunday before Easter feature both a joyful celebration of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and a solemn remembrance of Jesus’ final moments before his death. Services at 8 am, 9 am, and 11 am include a blessing of palm branches, the reading of the story of Jesus’ crucifixion, and Holy Communion, while the 5 pm service has a slower and gentler feel, incorporating periods of silence as well as holy communion. On Palm Sunday, our 9 am and 11 am services are identical and feature music from the combined choirs of St. Bartholomew's Church. The 11 am service will be livestreamed on our website, Facebook and YouTube.  Nursery care for children ages 0 - 4 will be available in the Basement level in the Community House from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm.

The Reverend Zack Nyein, Senior Associate Rector and Pastor of Imagine Worship, will preach at all services. 

8 am (Chapel) The Liturgy of the Palms, The Passion Gospel & Holy Eucharist

9 and 11 am (Church) The Liturgy of the Palms, The Passion Gospel & Choral Eucharist 

On Palm Sunday, our 9 am and 11 am services are identical and feature music from the combined choirs of St. Bartholomew's Church. 

The 11 am service will be livestreamed.

10:15 and 12:15 pm (Great Hall) Palm Sunday Fête for All Ages

Come to the Great Hall on Palm Sunday for a special Palm Sunday Fête for All Ages featuring traditional palm cross making, hot cross buns, coffee, tea.

5 pm (Chapel) Contemplative Eucharist

We provide parking free of charge for our Palm Sunday services. The garage is at 136 E. 51st Street on the south side of East 51st Street, between 3rd and Lexington Avenues. Ask an usher or someone at St. Bart’s Central for a voucher. Vouchers are good for 12 hours of parking or until midnight, whichever comes first. 

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