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Holy Week 2018

Schedule of events and services for the week of Easter

Thursday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. | Maundy Thursday Service
The Salvation Army
120 W 14th St (between 6th & 7th Aves)
Maundy Thursday is a celebration of the events at the Last Supper. There will be a worship service and an optional simple communal meal afterwards.
RSVP needed to attend the communal meal as space is limited (meal is optional and costs $10 per person, pay when you register). There is no need to RSVP to only attend the worship service.
Childcare will not be available, and all children are welcome to be in the service.


Friday, March 30, 12:00-3:00p.m. | Open Prayer in W83 Sanctuary
W83 Ministry Center
150 W 83rd St (between Amsterdam & Columbus)
The sanctuary will be open for quiet prayer and reflection on the afternoon of Good Friday. Prayer guides will be available, and musicians will be present providing accompanying music.

Friday, March 30 | Good Friday Services

East Side, 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
All Souls Unitarian Church
1157 Lexington Ave (corner of 80th St)
Childcare through age four. RSVP required, email [email protected] with your service time and age of child(ren).

West Side, 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
W83 Ministry Center
150 W 83rd St (between Amsterdam & Columbus)
Childcare available from nursery through pre-K.


Sunday, April 1 | Easter Sunday Services

Every Easter, we receive a special offering for those who are marginalized, vulnerable or experiencing poverty. The Easter Sacrificial Offering goes to support Hope for New York, our partner for mercy and justice. 100% goes to support programs at Hope for New York’s 50 non-profit affiliates, including food and shelter for the homeless, job skills training, youth mentoring, and more. Learn more at hfny.org/easter.

East Side, 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Hunter College Auditorium
695 Park Ave (enter on 69th St)
There will be a special Easter program for children at the 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. services. No children’s programs at the 5:00 p.m. service.

West Side, 8:30 a.m.,* 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
W83 Ministry Center
150 W 83rd St (between Amsterdam & Columbus)
Childcare available from nursery through pre-K.

Lincoln Square, 9:00 a.m.* & 11:00 a.m.
New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 W 64th St & Central Park West
Childcare available from nursery through pre-K.
A time of Q&R will follow both services.

Downtown, 9:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
The Salvation Army
120 W 14th St (between 6th & 7th Aves)
Childcare available from nursery through pre-K at 9:30 a.m. service. No children’s program at 5 p.m. service.


*Even with additional Easter Sunday services, we anticipate that most if not all morning services will reach or exceed capacity. If you can, please consider attending the first morning service at one of our sites (if applicable) or any of our evening services where we expect to have more space available.