All Are Welcome at Local Churches for Holy Week and Easter

Though the chill of winter is still in the air, Easter is upon us on April 5, 2026, preceded by Holy Week events at Scarsdale churches. Here’s what is on the calendar at St. James the Less, Hitchcock Church and Scarsdale Congregational Church.

St. James Episcopal Church, 10 Church Lane, Scarsdale

You are warmly invited for Palm Sunday and Easter Services in a celebration of a season of renewal, hope, and joyful beginnings. Come experience the uplifting spirit of Easter through inspiring music, heartfelt reflection, and the warmth of community. Whether you're a longtime member or simply curious, all are welcome to share in this time of love, peace, and new life. Let us come together to honor the promise of Easter and create meaningful memories filled with grace and celebration. — The Reverend Astrid Storm

Palm Sunday - March 29: Join us for Palm Sunday services. Both services begin with a procession (a shorter version at the 9 am, a longer version with ponies at the 10:30 am) and continue with the Passion Reading and Holy Communion. All ages always welcome!

Maundy Thursday Vigil - Join us on Thursday April 2 at 7 pm as we remember the institution of the first Eucharist, followed by the stripping of the altar as we prepare for Good Friday. This service marks the beginning of the "Easter Triduum," the three most solemn days of the church year and is a moving way to begin these important days in the church. Following the service, the chapel will be open all night for prayer and silent reflection.

Children's Good Friday Service - Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to an interactive Good Friday service. We'll wave palm branches as Jesus enters Jerusalem, wash each others' feet at the Last Supper, sit with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, walk the Way of the Cross, and even visit the empty tomb! Led by the clergy, Mo. Storm and Mo. Eliza.

Easter Day Services Sunday April 5 at 9 and 11 am: Festive Easter Day services with music, hymns, sermon, and Holy Communion.

Hitchcock Church, 6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale

All are welcome for Holy Weekend at Hitchcock, a dynamic ,diverse and thriving congregation in Scarsdale. In a divided world, come together this Easter and witness the rebirth of hope.

Palm Sunday, March 29 at 10:30 am: The procession into Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. Join us as we are led into the sanctuary by the children shouting “Hosanna!”

Maundy Thursday, April 2 at noon in the Lower Children’s House for lunch, worship and communion around the table. Lunch is no cost. All are welcome.

Good Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm. Please join us for our evening worship service.

Easter Egg Hunt and Crafts: Saturday April 4 at 10 am. Please bring a basket with you. Crafts start at 10:00 with face painting and balloon twisting. Our egg hunt will begin around 10:45. With age-appropriate areas for ages 4 and under, k-2 and 3-5th graders.

Easter Sunday, April 5: Sunrise Easter Service at 7 am, Traditional Easter Service 9 am and 11 am, Easter Coffee Hour 10 am. Please join us for Easter Services and fellowship.

Scarsdale Congregational Church UCC, 1 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale

Easter is the most joyful holiday of the year, and it challenges us to comprehend the risen Jesus.

Holy Week services begin with our Palm Sunday Parade and an Intergenerational Family Worship service. On Maundy Thursday, we walk our Labyrinth, share a meal and celebrate the Service of Tenebrae, which recreates the emotion of the Passion and prepares us for Good Friday. We share Good Friday services at a neighboring house of worship. 

Palm Sunday Service, March 29^th: Service with Children’s Palm Processional and Choir

Maundy Thursday, April 2nd from 4-5PM
Our Labyrinth in Dykman Hall will be available for a contemplative Labyrinth Walk. Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools. They are an ancient symbol of wholeness, a meandering but purposeful path, a journey to our own center and back again out into the world. At 5 PM we will move over to the Sanctuary for our Service of Tenebrae with communion, music and readings. This is a contemplative and reflective experience designed to encourage participants to experience the significance of Holy Week. If you have not attended before, this is a beautiful yet somber service. This service will be live-streamed for those who are unable to join us in person.

Good Friday Service April 3^rd, St. James the Less (10 Church Lane Scarsdale) 12:00-1:00 PM. The Good Friday liturgy is from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and includes the Passion according to St. John sung by the choir. This is a deeply moving service.

Easter Sunday Services April 5th

9:00 AM Our children will participate in the retelling of the Easter Story with costumes and props -all are welcome and encouraged to participate!

10:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt and Lemonade on the Lawn in the Children's Playground

11:00 AM Easter Festival Worship with Special Music and Choir in the Sanctuary