Easter is a holy day for Christians, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Churches and faith communities throughout the world gather for worship. Here are a few local churches’ schedules for Easter and Holy Week.
CHRIST CHURCH
Christ Church and Iglesia de Cristo Episcopal, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach; Christ Church Among The Oaks, 120 Meadow Ave., St. Augustine. ccpvb.org
Palm Sunday Services (April 13)
- 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite I
- 9 a.m. Outdoor Celebration of Palm Sunday
- 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II
- 12:45 p.m. Spanish Language Service
- 5 p.m. Contemplative Service
Holy Wednesday Service (April 16)
Maundy Thursday Services (April 17)
- 5:30 p.m. Agape meal with Holy Eucharist and foot washing
- 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist with foot washing
Good Friday (April 18)
- 7 a.m. Stations of the Cross
- Noon. Stations of the Cross
- Noon. Stations of the Cross at Vicar's Landing
- 3 p.m. Stations of the Cross
- 5:30 p.m. Children’s Good Friday Service
- 7 p.m. Good Friday Evening Service
Easter Sunday (April 20)
- 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Eucharist on the Beach: Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
This year, there will be shuttle bus service from Christ Church, the Winn Dixie parking lot and the Ponte Vedra Library parking lot beginning at 5:30 a.m. Parking at the PV Inn & Club is extremely limited due to the current construction project. Brunch will be served in the dining room between 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
- 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite I
- 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II
- 11:15 a.m. Festal Eucharist: Rite II
- 11:15 a.m. Jordan Easter Service
- 12:45 p.m. Misa en Espanol
ST. FRANCIS IN-THE-FIELD
895 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra
stfrancispvb.org
Palm Sunday on April 13
- Christian formation for all ages starting at 9 a.m.
- Worship at 8 a.m. in the sanctuary and 10:30 a.m. at the Hope Pavilion
Maundy Thursday on April 17
- 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary
Gethsemane Prayer Watch
Good Friday
- Noon April 18. Liturgy at noon in the sanctuary
- 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Hope Pavilion
Easter Vigil
- 6:30 p.m. Easter Vigil, April 19
Easter Services
- 7:30 a.m. Traditional Easter Worship Service
- 9:15 a.m. Family Easter Worship
- 11:30 a.m. Traditional Easter Worship Service
PALMS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3410 S. Third St., Jacksonville Beach. palmschurch.org
Easter services on April 20:
- Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.
- Easter Worship Services at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH
276 N. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday service at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome.
THE AMP
1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. theamp.com.
- Good Friday Community Worship, 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 18
BRIDGE OF LIGHT CHURCH
96 Masters Drive, St. Augustine. mybridgeoflife.com
- Easter Sunday sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. April 20 at the St. Johns County Pier, St. Augustine Beach
CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. AUGUSTINE
38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine. thefirstparish.org
- Palm Sunday Mass and Blessing of the Fleet, noon to 2 p.m. April 13 at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine.
- Maundy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 6 p.m. April 17
CROSSWATER COMMUNITY CHURCH
211 Davis Park Road, Ponte Vedra. crosswaterchurch.net
- Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.
- Family Easter Services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunday
CRESCENT BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH
885 S.R. 206, St. Augustine. crescentbeachbaptist.com
- Easter Sunday sunrise service at 7 a.m. April 20 at the Crescent Beach Ramp
FAMILY BIBLE CHURCH
4760 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. familybiblepvb.com
- 6:30 Sunrise Easter Service (April 20)
MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
32 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. memorialpcusa.org.
- Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion, 6:30 p.m. April 17
- Easter Sunday sunrise service at 7 a.m. April 20 in the courtyard
OCEAN PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
402 16th Ave. South, Jacksonville Beach. oceanparkbaptist.com
- Easter Sunrise Service: 6:45 a.m. Sunday, April 20. Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St. North, Jacksonville Beach
- Morning Worship: 10:30 April 20
OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH
545 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. olsspvb.org
- Holy Thursday (April 17) Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m.
- Good Friday (April 18) Liturgy of the Passion at 3 p.m. Live Stations at 7 p.m. in the church
- Holy Saturday (April 19) Easter Vigil at 8:30 p.m.
- Easter Sunday (April 20) Masses at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 5 p.m.
PONTE VEDRA CHURCH
76 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra. pontevedra.church
- Easter Cantata: April 13 during 11 a.m. service
- Holy Thursday service: April 17, 7 p.m.
- Easter Sunday service: April 20, 11 a.m.
PONTE VEDRA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4510 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. pvpc.com
- Palm Sunday Children’s Program: 9 a.m. April 13, Fellowship Hall
- Maundy Thursday Service: 6:30 p.m. April 17. Sanctuary
- Easter Sunrise Service: 7 a.m. April 20. Mickler's Landing Beach
- Easter Worship Services: 9 and 10:30 a.m. April 20. Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church
REDEEMER CHURCH
190 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. redeemerpv.com
Sunday, April 20:
- 6:45 a.m. Outdoor Sunrise Service
- 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Main Services on campus
SEASIDE CHURCH SUNRISE SERVICE
seasidechurchfl.com
- Easter Sunday sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. April 20 at Vilano Beach Ramp
ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH
85 M L King Ave., St. Augustine.
- 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunday sunrise service
ST. PAUL’S BY THE SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH
465 11th Ave. North, Jacksonville Beach. stpaulsbythesea.com
- Palm Sunday service: 10 a.m.
- Maundy Thursday service: 7 p.m.
- Good Friday services: noon and 7 p.m.
- Easter Sunday: Easter Vigil at 6:30 a.m., Easter Day Liturgy at 10 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
523 Pablo Ave., Jacksonville Beach. stpaulsjaxbeach.org
- Holy Thursday, April 17: Mass of the Last Supper at 7 p.m.
- Good Friday, April 18: Liturgy of the Word and Communion at 3 and 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m.
- Holy Saturday, April 19: Easter Vigil will begin at 8:30 p.m.
- Easter Sunday, April 20: Masses at 8 and 10:30 a.m. in the Main Church and the Fr. Kelly Athletic Center; 5:30 p.m. in the Main Church only. Mass at St. Peter’s Mission at 9:30 a.m.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
