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April 17 - 20, 2025

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Holy Week & Easter Sunday

Journey with us through Holy Week, from community gatherings on Maundy Thursday, through times of prayer in the darkness of Good Friday, to our joyous Easter Sunday celebration of the Resurrection.

Maundy Thursday, April 17

The word "Maundy" comes from the Latin “maundatum,” which means mandate or command. On this night we gather in community, remembering how Jesus gathered his disciples for a meal, offered himself as the elements of communion and gave the command to love one another as he has loved us.

  • We invite you to join us for a reflective service where we remember Jesus’ last dinner with his disciples before he went to the cross. We will gather over a meal, take time to pray, reflect, and be reminded of Jesus’ most central teaching: that we are to love one another as ourselves.

    Maundy Thursday Community Dinner

    • Time: 6:30pm
    • Location: The Mill Cafe (14 Mill Street, Arlington)

    Hosted by Pastors Taylor Burgoyne & Kim Roberts

    Mill Cafe Dinner Registration
  • Join us for Maundy Thursday dinner at Highrock Cambridge. All are welcome (including children) to be together during Holy Week. Dinner will be potluck style, so let us know you are coming and what you feel able to contribute here.

    • Time: 6:30pm
    • Location: 50 Quincy St. Cambridge MA 
    • Host: Congregation Director, LeLe Hsu

     

    Dinner Sign-Up
  • We encourage you to host a Maundy Thursday dinner event with your friends, family, and neighbors using the Maundy Thursday Event Guide we’ve prepared. (available below)

  • Use Highrock’s home liturgy for Maundy Thursday to guide your Maundy Thursday gathering with your family, small group, or a collection of friends.

    There is an optional craft included as part of the liturgy.  If you choose to include the craft in your gathering, you will want to gather the materials ahead of time – details are on the guide.

Good Friday, April 18

An evening of reflection and prayer as we remember the great love that Jesus showed us on the Cross.

    • Time: 6:30pm
    • Location: The Sanctuary at 14 Mill Street, Arlington

    Children of all ages are welcome to attend with their families as childcare will not be provided at this service. 

    • Time: 7pm
    • Location: 50 Quincy St. Cambridge

    Children of all ages are welcome to attend with their families as childcare will not be provided at this service. All who are interested will be invited to gather and get dinner in Harvard Square, following the service. 

    • Time: 6:00pm
    • Location: 754 Greendale Ave, Needham

    No childcare will be provided during this service. While we always welcome children, keep in mind that during this service the lighting is dark and the tone somber.

  • Worship with us on our Youtube channel at 6pm.

EASTER SUNDAY, April 20

Christ is risen! Join us in celebration of the Risen Lord at a service filled with joyful music, a message of hope, and fun-filled gathering afterwards.

  • Easter Worship Celebration

    • Time: 8:00am & 10:30am
    • Location: the Sanctuary at 14 Mill Street, Arlington

    Kidsrock is planning an epic time of faith-filled learning and fun during the 8 am service. No children’s programing will be provided during the 10:30am service

    Between our two services, we will be hosting an all-ages party to mark the occasion complete with festive food, fun, and games. The party will run from 9-11 am.

    Parking Note

    The town of Arlington is hosting a re-enactment to mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington-Concord in the Afternoon. Parking will be more limited than usual and road closures will begin at 12:30 pm.

    • You can park for free in any legal space along any of the streets (e.g., Massachusetts Ave, Central Street),
    • Parking is available for visitors, families with little children, and those with special needs along the side of our building on Mill Brook Drive.
    • General parking is available (Sunday) in the Town Hall Parking lot (across Mass. Ave, via Academy St.), as well as at Arlington High School (accessible through Mill Brook Drive).

    Accessibility

    At 14 Mill Street, we have a designated accessible parking space behind our building, in a small driveway lot on Mill Brook Drive. Just off the parking lot is an elevator that can be taken to the doors of the church.

    • Time: 1:30pm
    • Location: 50 Quincy St, Cambridge

    Childcare will be provided at the back of the Sanctuary for those 10 and under. Following service we will have a Lawn Party, filled with games, crafts, an Easter Egg hunt, a bagel bar and more. 

  • Worship Service: 10:00am

    Location: 754 Greendale Ave, Needham

    Nursery care provided during the worship service. Children are invited to join their families in the main service as there will be no Kidsrock programming. 

    Soul Food (i.e. large spread of various foods) will be served following the second service!

  • Join us on our Youtube channel!