Our Sunday Services
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Join us for Holy Week Services!
Holy Cross has a service every day as we walk the way with Jesus, moving from the long-awaited King to the crucified Traitor, then resurrected Reconciler of the world. This powerful journey is life-changing.
Palm Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Come celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We hold off on the passion narrative 'til Friday to give this day its proper significance in the story. Come find out why!
Holy Monday 7 p.m.
This Eucharist Service meditates on the power of the story of the woman who washes Jesus' feet.
Tenebrae Tuesday 8 p.m.
Our choir leads us in "Tapestry of Darkness" by Ruth Elaine Schram, a gorgeous adaptation of this ancient monastic service of lamentation.
Service of Reconciliation Wednesday 7 p.m.
Though we do corporate confession on Sundays, this is a service to highlight the availability of 1:1 confession and absolution. This is a unique exploration of the ethics of our lives together.
Maundy Thursday 6 p.m.
In this potluck meal, we share stories, wash one another's feet, and then proceed to the main church to strip the altar, a powerful ceremony symbolizing the imminent loss approaching.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross at Noon, Evening Service 7 p.m.
Walk with Jesus in his last hours and ponder how his story teaches us what love is willing to endure to overcome the power of hate and fear.
The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday 8 p.m.
Experience the high drama of passing through the darkness and despair of the tomb into the full light of resurrection! This is the pinnacle liturgy of the year. Bring a jacket, wear walking shoes, and stick around after for the reception, chocolate fountain included!
Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.:
Celebrate Love's triumph over Death!
Enjoy a contemplative service at 8:30 and a jubilant service with music at 10:15,
followed by an easter egg hunt and a special coffee hour!
Holy Cross is an inclusive modern Christian community, built of people from all walks of life.
We gather as family to share our spirituality, and there is always room for more.
Guests are expected, so we invite you to "come and see!"
The non-holiday parish office is open
M-F from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
19179 Center Street
Castro Valley, CA 94546
510-889-7233
Email: office
"Come you who feel weak and unworthy. Come you who come often and you who have stayed away. Come you who love Jesus, and you who wish you could. Come sinners and saints, women and men, gay and straight, young and old. Come you who are lonely and long for friendship. Come you who are homeless, and you have a place to rest your heads. Come you who are citizens of this land, and you who are not. Here you are citizens of the kingdom of God. Come join God's people at the feast prepared for you from the beginning of the world."
- Adapted from the Iona Worship Book
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
19179 Center St
Castro Valley CA 94546
510-889-7233