First United Methodist Church of Alexandria will host a special Palm Sunday celebration on Sunday, March 29, beginning with one blended worship service at 10 a.m., followed by a churchwide potluck and Easter egg hunt on the grounds.
The Palm Sunday service will bring together traditional and contemporary elements in a unified time of worship for the congregation and community. A highlight of the morning will be a special musical performance from preschoolers from First United Methodist Preschool, who will perform a song they have been joyfully preparing. Following worship, the celebration will continue with a Family Fun Day designed for all ages. Activities will include face painting, balloon animals, live bunnies, inflatables, and an Easter egg hunt, creating a welcoming and festive space for families to gather, connect, and celebrate the season together.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, inviting worshippers into a deeper journey through the final days of Christ’s life. FUMCA’s observation of Holy Week will continue with two distinct and immersive worship experiences later in the week. On Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, attendees are invited to experience worship in a new way through an intimate, church-in-the-round setting. The service will feature candlelight, Holy Communion, and a live praise band, creating a reflective and participatory atmosphere. As part of the Lenten sermon series The Prayers That Changed Everything, the message, The Prayer that Serves, based on John 13:1–17, will invite worshippers to reflect on humility, service, love, and surrender.
On Good Friday at 6:30 p.m., the congregation will gather in the traditional sanctuary for an immersive observance of the Passion of Christ. Designed to engage the senses within the sacred space of the church’s historic sanctuary, the service offers a solemn and meaningful time of reflection. Continuing the sermon series, The Prayer That Offers All, drawn from Luke 23:46, will guide participants in contemplating total surrender, sacrifice, and the hope that endures even beyond death.
Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 5 with two morning services: Grace Life contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m. and Traditional worship at 11 a.m. Both services will include Holy Communion and the celebration of confirmations, marking a joyful culmination of the Lenten season and the proclamation of the resurrection.
First United Methodist Church of Alexandria is located at 2727 Jackson Street in Alexandria and invites the entire community to take part in these services and celebrations, offering a meaningful pathway through Holy Week and into the joy of Easter. For more information on FUMCA, visit fumca.org.
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