The church calendar has been a part of the Christian faith since the birth of the church, offering rhythms and movements to each year that can help believers remember and relive the key moments of God’s redemptive work in the world.
Without the context of the church calendar, and more specifically the celebrations of Holy Week, celebrating Easter can be like walking into the last few minutes of a movie where everyone is celebrating and high-fiving without knowing why the climatic ending is such a big deal.
Here is a brief guide to understanding the story of Holy Week to help your congregation engage more deeply in the time leading up to Easter.
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