What Is Holy Week?
Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter, when we are reminded of God’s sacrifice of His son Jesus and His love for all people. Throughout the week, we will have several worship services, starting on Palm Sunday (where we celebrate his triumphant entrance to Jerusalem), and then on Maundy Thursday (where we commemorate the Last Supper), Good Friday (where we honor Christ’s death), and Easter Sunday (where we celebrate his resurrection).
Join First Methodist Houston throughout this Holy Week, either online or in person at our Downtown campus. We look forward to celebrating with you and your family this Easter season!
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Worship Service
You can join any of our worship services via live streaming on our Facebook or YouTube, or right on our website.
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. We celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, while remembering that it was a journey Jesus knew would end in his sacrificial death on the cross.
11:00 A.M. Downtown Worship Service
Children (and their parents!) will be holding a palm processional during worship at our Downtown campus, with a Children’s Moment following directly afterwards. To join in, be at the chapel (next door to the sanctuary) at 10:45 a.m. before the service begins.
Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025

Maundy Thursday is a day for remembering the events of Jesus’ last supper. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “command.” It references some of the last instructions Jesus gave his disciples, at that meal, his last command before his death: that we love one another, just as Jesus has loved us.
Noon Worship Service*
Join us at noon in the downtown sanctuary for a service of communion and remembrance as we prepare our hearts for Easter. The service is designed to be short enough that downtown visitors can make the service part of their lunch hour.
Good Friday, April 18, 2025

Good Friday is a solemn day, focused on looking back at the crucifixion of death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. Together, we remember how Jesus went willingly to the cross, and how he suffered and died as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.
Noon Traditional Worship Downtown
Join us at the Downtown campus with the choir, soloists, pastors, and leaders from all our worship services as we walk through the songs and texts that bring us together to the foot of the cross.
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

Easter Sunday is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who returned from the grave after three days to bring us salvation. By his blood we are saved, and we can now take confidence because we have the same power working in us that raised Jesus from the dead!
All of our services on Easter Sunday are a joyous celebration of the mighty power of God to break us free from the chains of sin and offer us everlasting life.
9:45 A.M. Family Easter Breakfast and Celebration
Our families are invited to join us for an Easter breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Click here to register to let us know you’re coming so that we have breakfast for everyone!
11:00 A.M. Worship Service – Downtown
Join us for an Easter celebration in our downtown sanctuary as we honor the risen King. Come early and find a good seat! Free parking is available in the lot across Clay Street from our church campus.