For those not in the know, Easter is the Christian holiday celebrating the Resurrection, or bringing back to life, of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion. In Christian tradition, the Resurrection represents Christ’s victory over death and the promise of eternal life for those who follow him.
Easter always falls on a Sunday. Many churches will offer worship services on Good Friday (the Friday just before Easter) along with one or more services on Easter Sunday itself. Easter Sunday marks the end of the 46-day preparatory season of Lent, which is significant in cultures around the world.
The exact date of Easter varies from year to year, but it typically falls during the month of April or sometimes late March. In the Northern hemisphere, this timing gives Easter its strong associations with springtime and rebirth in the natural world. Easter icons such as eggs, baby chicks, bunnies and tulips symbolize new life and renewed hope.
The following are Yass Valley Easter church services as gathered from various church websites. While care has been taken to present the correct information, please contact the relevant church if in doubt:
Church | Location | Good Friday 15th April | Saturday 16th April | Easter Sunday 17th April |
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All Saints Anglican Church | 10 Hercules Street, Murrumbateman | 10am | 10am | |
St Augustine’s Catholic Church | Meehan St, Yass | Stations of the Cross, 6pm | Cell | 10:15am |
St Clement’s Anglican Church | 20 Church St, Yass | 10am | 10am | |
St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church | Cullavin St, Gunning | 6pm | ||
Uniting Church, Rye Park | Rye Park Recreational Ground | Sunrise Service at 6:30am | ||
Uniting Church, Yass | 2 Cliff St, Yass | 10am | ||
Yass Community Baptist Church | 50 Laidlaw St, Yass | 9am – 11am | 10am including kid’s activities |
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