Lent, Holy Week & Easter
2026
Lent, Holy Week and Easter at Calvary
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Service
February 18, 2026
6PM in the Sanctuary
Holy Week Joint Downtown Services
Joint Downtown Weekday Holy Week Services
March 30, 31 & April 1 at 12PM at First United Methodist Downtown
Tuesday, March 31 at 6PM at Calvary
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week everyone is invited for a time of worship with First United Methodist and other downtown churches. This year, the noon worship services are held at First United Methodist Downtown, 200 E. High Street. After each noon worship, everyone is invited to purchase a box lunch to enjoy together or on your own if your lunch hour is limited. New this year: Calvary is hosting an additional weekday service at 6PM in the Sanctuary. See the schedule of preachers below and contact the office with questions at 859-254-3491.
Monday Noon: Rev. Carol Cooper, FUMC
Tuesday Noon: Rev. Matt Falco, MSPC
Tuesday 6PM (at Calvary): Dr. Patrick DeVane, Georgetown Baptist
Wednesday, Noon: Rev. Emily Badgett, Good Shepherd
Palm Sunday, March 29 at 8:30AM and 11:00AM
Palm Sunday, March 29
8:30AM Worship in Fellowship Hall
11:00AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Entering the Chaos, Matthew 21:1-17
Maundy Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday Service
5-7PM in the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary will be open from 5-7PM for a self-directed experience of the holy moments in the Upper Room. One of our ministers will be at the Communion Table to serve you when you are ready.
Childcare is available for birth through 5th grade in EB1.
Good Friday, April 3
Good Friday
12PM Service in the Sanctuary
“Vainly They Sealed the Dead”
Matthew 27:62-66
Easter Sunday, April 5 at 8:30AM and 11:00AM
Easter Worship Service
8:30AM in Fellowship Hall
11:00AM in the Sanctuary
Overcoming Death, Matthew 28:1-10
You are invited to join us for Easter at Calvary as we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. Children are encouraged to bring a fresh flower to help “flower the cross” for the Sanctuary.