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2011 Easter Week Services at First Parish Church of Groton   [ 2011-04-01 ]

First Parish Church of Groton will hold four services (plus an Easter egg hunt) for Easter 2011:

Good Friday Service, Friday, April 22 at 7 pm
Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday, April 24 at 5:45 am
Easter egg hunt, Sunday, April 24 at 8:30 am
Two Easter Services, Sunday, April 24 at 9 am and 11 am

Good Friday Service, Friday, April 22 at 7 pm

We will reflect on the seven last sayings of Jesus and the reality that life and death, sorrow and joy are intertwined. This service is appropriate for adults and teenagers — childcare will be available during the service.

Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday, April 24 at 5:45 am at the home of Bob and Becky Pine in Groton

All are welcome for the annual Easter Sunrise Service. The service will be led by seminarian Aaron Stockwell, with Rev. Kemler assisting. Bring your coffee and come greet the sunrise on Easter morning at 5:45 am. This year’s service will take place in the field behind the Pine’s house (100 Hollis Street, Groton) with a beautiful view of Gibbet Hill. Plenty of parking is available in the Pine’s long driveway or along Hollis Street if necessary. The sunrise service will be held weather permitting. Call the church office at 978-448-6307 if weather is “iffy” to learn if the service has been canceled.

Two Easter Services, Sunday, April 24 at 9 am and 11 am

Join us in the church sanctuary for the joyful celebration of Easter. Services for All Ages will be held at 9:00 am and at 11:00 am. Services conclude with the annual singing of the Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by Handel when all are welcome to join the choir. Childcare will be available. Potluck Coffee Hour will be held at 10 am in between the two services and all are welcome to stay late or come early!

Easter Egg Hunt, April 24 at 8:30 am

An Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Easter morning at 8:30 am. Children are invited to hunt for surprise-filled eggs. Coffee and pastries will be served, and the hunt will end in time for 9:00 am service.

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