Special Services & Events during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2024

Interfaith Harmony Week: Wed

February 7, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Prayer Demos with Questions & Answers

12:00 – 2:00 pm, TRU OM1522

World Interfaith Harmony Week celebrated on campus at Thompson Rivers University including Pastor Jane Gingrich among the Multifaith Chaplains

Interfaith Harmony Week: Thurs

February 8, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Mingle & Meet the Multifaith Chaplains

12:00 – 2:00 pm, TRU Student Street

World Interfaith Harmony Week celebrated on campus at Thompson Rivers University including Pastor Jane Gingrich among the Multifaith Chaplains

Interfaith Harmony Week: Fri

February 9, 2024 @ 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm PST

Friday Prayer (open to everyone)

12:45 pm, TRU Gymnasium

World Interfaith Harmony Week celebrated on campus at Thompson Rivers University including Pastor Jane Gingrich among the Multifaith Chaplains

Shrove Tuesday

February 13, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PST

Shrove Tuesday / Mardi Gras pancake supper for all ages with mask-making and kids’ activities on Tuesday, February 13th 5:30pm. Download the poster.

Ash Wednesday

February 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Ash Wednesday Service welcoming Southwest Community Church with us at 7pm Wed. Feb. 14th including Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes

Family Pasta & Kid-Friendly Communion Service

February 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm PST

5:00-6:00pm: Drop-in pasta meal for all
6:15-6:45pm: Kid-inclusive-in-leadership active service of Holy Communion for all ages
2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month

Soup with Conversation & Quieter Prayer Service

February 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm PST

5:00-6:00pm: Drop-in soup meal for all
6:15-6:45pm: Prayer service
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Soup with Conversation & Quieter Prayer Service

March 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm PST

5:00-6:00pm: Drop-in soup meal for all
6:15-6:45pm: Prayer service
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Family Pasta & Kid-Friendly Communion Service

March 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm PDT

5:00-6:00pm: Drop-in pasta meal for all
6:15-6:45pm: Kid-inclusive-in-leadership active service of Holy Communion for all ages
2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month

Soup with Conversation & Quieter Prayer Service

March 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm PDT

5:00-6:00pm: Drop-in soup meal for all
6:15-6:45pm: Prayer service
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Maundy Thursday Service

March 28, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

7:00pm: Maundy Thursday Service with foot washing and holy communion

Good Friday Service

March 29, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm PDT

2:30-3:15pm: Good Friday Service
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Easter Vigil Service

March 30, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm PDT

8:00-10:00pm Easter Vigil Service
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Easter Sunday Festive Worship

March 31, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm PDT

9:00am: Potluck Easter Sunday Breakfast
10:00am: Easter Sunday Festive Worship
11:15am: Children’s Chocolate Easter Egg Hunt

Yard and Bake Sale

May 25, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm PDT

Christmas Pageant

December 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PST

🎄 A Christmas Pageant for All Ages! 🌟

Mark your calendars! The annual Christmas Pageant is scheduled for Sunday, December 14th – 10:00am.

This year’s performance of “The Wonder” is told through the eyes of the son of the Bethlehem innkeeper, who helps his mother—and us as well—see the wonder of the baby born in a manger. !

The Longest Night of the Year

December 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

A contemplative service during the season to offer space for those who might feel like they don’t belong in the festivities due to grief, sadness, loss, fear or loneliness. This is an opportunity to gather for a quiet meditative/reflective service at Southwest Community Church.

Co-hosted by SWCC, Hills of Peace, St. Paul’s Anglican, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and Sahali Fellowship

Christmas eve candlelight service – Advent Lessons & Carols

December 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST

No service on Christmas Day

December 25, 2025

Christmas Lessons & Carols service

December 28, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am PST

Mid-week Family Services continue on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month through the Spring:
5:00-6:00pm is drop-in pasta meal for all
6:15-6:45pm is kid-inclusive-in-leadership active service of Holy Communion for all ages