LENT + EASTER AT GLENDALE
Join us as we journey through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. There are several events leading up to Easter Sunday – come + experience God’s love + grace with us in community!
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday, April 18th @ 6:30pm
We will reflect on Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion and then we wait to see what will happen next as Jesus is laid in the tomb. We can’t really understand the significance of Easter without this journey through Holy Week – we hope you can be with us during this special service.
EASTER SUNDAY 2025
Two services on Sunday, April 20th:
Outdoor Easter Sunrise Service @ 7am
Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket.
Easter Celebration Service in the Sanctuary @ 10am
You won’t want to miss Easter Sunday at Glendale for this powerful celebration as we relive Jesus’ triumph of life over death through the resurrection! We will bloom the cross as a sign of new life during both services. Following the services, we will have a photographer taking photos of families and individuals outside by the cross we bloom during the service for the perfect Easter photo!
“We saw the Glendale billboard that
read, “We’re sorry if the church has hurt and failed you.” and decided we would give the church one last chance. After hearing Glendale’s welcome message during worship the first time we came, we knew we were home.
– Kelli + Rick
“Before finding Glendale, I stopped going to church and started doubting my faith, leaving Christianity altogether. I found Glendale at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement and started worshiping online and then in person. This is the first church that I truly feel welcome and at home.” – Aziza
“We have found a home in Glendale UMC, a place where every person is loved just for who they are. We are valued for who we are and where we are in our walks of faith – without judgment. We love the people we are meeting and look forward to continuing our journey of life here.”
– Ben + Don
“When we first arrived at Glendale, we knew this place was a wonderful fit for us. Glendale welcomes and affirms all of our LGBTQ+ siblings but doesn't stop there! They also make sure that neurodiverse folks are welcomed and loved and try to make sure the church is accessible as it can be. We have also found Glendale to be a community of faith that is quite diverse. The age range of this congregation is also amazing. ”
– Jennifer + Derek
“I swore that I would never step foot in a church again. I grew up in the church and witnessed so much hypocrisy and not seeing the true love of Jesus loving everyone. However, when we found Glendale, I came back to the church because it is inclusive, affirming, and progressive. When I say this church LOVES everyone, Glendale truly loves and accepts everyone.” – Megan
“After stepping away from church for several years, I was hoping to find an inclusive and affirming church that teaches God’s love for ALL people – regardless of who we are. I immediately felt connected & have made some amazing friends. I found Glendale when I needed it most and feel so lucky and proud to be a part of this church.” – Rob
“It was important to me to find a church that was affirming and doing the work of being anti-racist. I wanted to be apart of a church where injustice in our world was spoken about and acted upon. After attending my first service, I know I had found my new church family. I am incredibly grateful for this safe space where I know that any and all are welcome.” – Claire
“When we moved to Nashville, we wanted to find a church that was INCLUSIVE of all of God’s children, not EXCLUSIVE. After visiting a few other United Methodist churches, we visited Glendale. We are excited to be a part of an inclusive church and to serve God through Glendale.”
– Kevin + Lezleigh
“Within the first few minutes of our first worship service at Glendale UMC, we knew we’d found, not just a church, but a community full of love. From the welcome message of inclusion, we knew we’d found a home and a place for our daughter to learn about and love Christ.”
– Jen + Chris
“I have found a spiritual home that I was missing and wasn’t sure I would ever find; a caring, nurturing environment; and a reestablishment of my Christian faith. Glendale is a vibrant environment that works hard to live up to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and it is a joy to have found it.” – John
“Everyone at Glendale works to make sure that each person feels included and welcome, regardless of their background or even how they might differ from others in the church, and we strongly believe that anyone who comes will feel that same sense of being both included and loved.”
– Jill + Steve
PREVIOUS EVENTS + SERVICES
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday, April 13th @ 10am
Kick off Holy Week with us on Palm Sunday as we are each invited to be on the journey within the great mysteries of Jesus’ final days before his Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
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