Worship Service – April 13, 2025 “Confirmands Ceremony”

Palm Sunday – Worship Service – Confirmation Sunday – April 6, 2025

Palm Sunday at Holy Covenant UCC is a vibrant celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry—featuring waving palms, joyful worship, and a powerful start to Holy Week.

United Church of Christ Palm Sunday Worship Service

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Gospel Lesson: Luke 19:28 – 40

Our Palm Sunday worship service also celebrated the confirmation of the Class of 2025 confirmands. The service, beginning at 10:55 AM, marked the start of Holy Week and combined traditional Palm Sunday observances with the affirmation of faith by the confirmands.​

The service commenced with a prelude of “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” followed by a welcome from Rev. Christopher Czarnecki. The congregation participated in the Introit, singing hymn 216, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” and hymn 213, “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna,” reflecting the joyous entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.​

A “Call to the Heart” led by Ed Vickery invited the congregation to join in the spirit of Palm Sunday, acknowledging both the celebration and the impending passion of Christ. This was followed by a unison “Prayer for Transformation,” seeking courage and compassion in following Christ’s path.​

The service included the Gospel reading from Luke 19:28-40, detailing Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. The choir performed the anthem “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” arranged by J. Coates, enhancing the reflective atmosphere.​

A significant portion of the service was dedicated to the confirmation of the Class of 2025 confirmands. This rite of passage allowed the young members to affirm their faith and commitment to the church community. The congregation supported them through prayers and blessings, recognizing their journey and growth in faith.​

The service concluded with the congregation singing hymn 218, “Ah, Holy Jesus,” and a benediction from Rev. Czarnecki, sending the attendees forth with a renewed sense of purpose and reflection as they entered Holy Week.​