Tag: Holy Week
Creativity in faith formation
![Use creativity for a fun Easter Egg event.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Easter-Baskets-AdobeStock_316761145.jpg)
From Lent in a Box to how to reinvent your Easter Egg Hunt … these resources will send you on toward Holy Week with creativity.
Conference offers Lenten resources
![An invitation toLenten prayer](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hands-with-Cross-AdobeStock_237120522-960.jpg)
This year some cherished Lenten traditions will continue and some others will change. Michigan Conference staff offer these safe and creative activities for churches, families, and individuals of all ages.
The power of love
![Bishop Bard considers strategies for COVID response](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Bishop-Palm-Sundayr.png)
Bishop Bard shares a Palm Sunday letter inviting United Methodists of the Michigan Area to a reflective Holy Week. No pandemic is as strong as the power of God’s love.
Take a cross walk with Jesus
![Elizabeth and Lucy take a walk](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Hurd-and-Lucy.jpg)
In years past, Caledonia United Methodist Church hosted two special Holy Week activities. The need for physical-distancing prompted their pastor to design a new walk for Lent 2020.
Holy Week online resources here
![Holy Week Lily and Thorns](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lily-and-Thorns-960-AdobeStock_141568459.jpg)
Lent is drawing to a climax. Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter will soon be upon us. Here is information that will help with your Holy Week engagement… Continue Reading Holy Week online resources here
Celebrating Easter at home
![Easter egg hunt](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/hillcrest-umc-easter-egg-hunt-02.jpg)
Usually, Holy Week involves multiple trips to church for special activities. But this year we look forward to a Stay-at-Home-Easter. That doesn’t mean it can’t be glorious!
Living through grief together
![Martha shares grief with Jesus](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Jesus-and-Martha-04_LUMO_Lazarus_2_1024.jpg)
Holy Week is very different this year. Pastor Devon Herrell talks about grief as she retells the story of Lazarus.
Easter blessing from Bishop Bard
![Stained glass window from Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Notre-Dame-glass.jpeg)
Reflecting on Jesus’ journey through the events of Holy Week in Jerusalem, Bishop David Bard shares an Easter message in this three-minute video. Designed to be shared with your congregation… Continue Reading Easter blessing from Bishop Bard
A holy smorgasbord
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This edition of Drinking the Cup shares a diverse Holy Week experience on the road.
More than an egg hunt
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This Interpreter Magazine feature offers ideas for families to observe Holy Week and Easter at home .