Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
Easter marks the triumph of life over death and offers hope and renewal. It is a time for joy, feasting, and reflection, with traditions like church services, egg hunts, and special meals.
Easter is preceded by Holy Week, a period of remembrance and reflection on Jesus’ final days, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday (commemorating the Last Supper), Good Friday (the crucifixion), and Holy Saturday (the transition between crucifixion and resurrection).
Good Friday is called “good” because Christians believe it marks the day Jesus Christ died on the cross, which they see as a necessary sacrifice for humanity’s sins, representing God’s love and the ultimate act of redemption, leading to the hope of resurrection and eternal life.
The French word for Easter, Pâques, comes from the Greek word for Passover, which is the Jewish holiday celebrated at about the same time of the year.
The earliest recorded observance of an Easter celebration comes from the second century, though the commemoration of Jesus’ Resurrection probably occurred earlier.
Below is a list of area churches’ contact information, and, if available, Easter celebration events. Dates are: Maundy Thursday, April 17; Good Friday, April 18; Easter Sunday, April 20.
Bible Baptist Church
400 Observatory Ave., Ukiah
Easter Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. The Rev. Jim Bailey, Pastor. Phone: (707) 293-0006. Website: Biblebaptistukiah.org
Calvary Baptist Church
465 Luce Ave., Ukiah
Easter Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Aaron Donnell, Pastor. Church phone: (707) 462-5638
Calvary Chapel
140 N. Spring St., Ukiah
Sunday worship: 10 a.m. Senior Pastor, The Rev. Les Boek. Church phone: (707) 485-1002
Christian Science Church
290 S. State St., Ukiah
Weekly schedule includes a Sunday morning church service at 10 a.m. and a Wednesday evening meeting at 7:30 p.m. Church phone: (707) 462-6155
Crossroads Christian Church
900 S. Dora St., Ukiah (note new address)
Easter Sunday worship: 11 a.m., The Rev. Joseph Fry, Pastor Emeritus. Church phone: (707) 467-8400
Faith Lutheran Church, LCMS
560 Park Blvd. (near Todd Grove Park)
Maundy Thursday 6 p.m.; Good Friday 7 p.m.; Easter, April 17 – 9 a.m. The Rev. Stuart A. Sultze, Pastor. Church phone: (707) 462-2618. Website: flcukiah.org/
First Baptist Church
302 W. Henry St.
Morning worship: 9:30 a.m. The Rev. David Allen – Co-Interim/Discipleship Pastor. Phone: (707) 462-2779
First Presbyterian Church
514 W. Church St, Ukiah
Easter Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service, 10:15 a.m. Kids’ Church. The Rev. John Melsness, Pastor. Church phone: (707) 468-9235. Website: fpcukiah.org/
Grace Bible Fellowship
642 Ellen Lynn St., Redwood Valley
Good Friday service 6:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday worship – 10 a.m. Pastors The Revs. Vern and Eric Peterman. Church phone: (707) 485-7713 . gracebibleredwoodvalley.org/
Grace Lutheran Church
200 Wabash Ave.
Maundy Thursday Worship: 7 p.m.; Good Friday Worship: 7 p.m.
Easter Sunday 10 a.m. Worship followed by Easter egg hunt and brunch. Pastor The Rev. Kristin Gallimore. Church phone: (707) 462-7795. Website: www.gracelutheranukiah.com/ email: [email protected]
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
640 S. Orchard Ave.
Maundy Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Communion. Stripping of the Altar followed by an Agape meal; Good Friday Noon – Stations of the Cross; Easter Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. All services with Father Ed Howell. Church phone: (707) 462-8042 . Email: [email protected]
Legacy Church
3601 Tollini Lane
Good Friday Service 7 p.m. with “glow in the dark” Easter egg hunt to follow; Easter services are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Lead Pastors: Matt and Crystal Ingle. Church phone: (707) 234-4220. www.legacyukiah.church email: [email protected]
New Life Community Church
750 Yosemite Drive
Good Friday service “dinner for all” in partnership with Center for Hope/Redwood Gospel Mission, 4-6 p.m.; Easter Sunday: Worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by a brunch and Easter egg hunt for young children. Pastor The Rev. Marttell Sanchez. Church phone: (707) 468-9251 Website: www.newlifeukiah.com/
New Life United Pentecostal Church
604 Jones St.
Worship Sundays at 10 a.m. Church phone: (707) 462-3496
Newsong Church-Ukiah
(formerly Ukiah Assembly of God)
395 N. Barnes St.
Sunday worship: 10 a.m.; Friday: HOPE Recovery Group – Ukiah
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Church phone: (707) 838-9191. website: www.newsongonline.church/ Lead Pastor: The Rev. Brandon Philpott.
Potter Valley Bible Church
10151 Main St., Potter Valley
Easter Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Primary Pastor: The Rev. Greg Stephenson. Email: [email protected] Phone: (707) 743-1598. Website: www.pottervalleybible.org/
Redwood Valley Community Church
951 E. School Way, Redwood Valley
Easter Sunday worship service times are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Brunch at 9:50 and Easter egg hunt about 10:20 a.m. Senior Pastor The Rev. Kevin McDougall, ThM. Church phone: (707) 485-8541
Iglesia Cristiana Rey de Reyes
(Spanish church), 900 S. Dora St.,
Sunday worship service 9 a.m. The Rev Saul Ramirez, Pastor.
Phone: (707) 463-0446
St. Mary’s of the Angels Catholic Church
900 S. Oak St.
Holy Thursday: 5:30 p.m. English Mass, 7 p.m. Spanish Mass; Good Friday 3:30 p.m. English Stations of the Cross, followed by service, 6:30 p.m. Spanish Passion Play followed by service; Holy Saturday (4/19) 9 p.m. Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass; Easter Sunday 9 a.m. English Mass, 1 p.m. CCD Mass (open to all), 6 p.m. Spanish Mass. Church phone: 707) 462-1431
The River
295 Brush St.
Saturday Worship Service 6 p.m.; Easter Sunday: Three services: 8, 9:15 and 11 a.m. Fresh, hot pancakes served at 8 a.m. service. Children’s activities at all four services. Lead Pastors: Mike and Jen Dyer. Church Phone: (707) 472-9191. Website: www.theriverukiah.com/ Email: [email protected]
Trinity Baptist Church
900 S. Dora St.
Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mike Fenton pastor. Church phone: (707) 462-8569.
Ukiah Bible Church
2140 Arroyo Road
Pastor The Rev. Dr. Dan Bohannon. Church phone: (707) 462-0151
Ukiah United Methodist Church
270 N. Pine St.
Maundy Thursday – Join us at 5:30 p.m. in the social hall to hear the stories of Holy Week and share a soup dinner. Easter Sunday is 10 a.m. in person and online at ukiahumc.org . Come join the community as we celebrate the Resurrection and proclaim that God’s love is everlasting! The Easter music will be uplifting with our own Soul Purpose Band and special musical guests Gary Johnson and Phil Golde. An Easter egg hunt for children will follow the service. Pastor: The Rev. Michele Robbins. Church phone: (707) 462-3360
Unity of Ukiah
321 N. Bush St.
Church phone: (707) 462-4061
Willits churches
Agape Bible Church, 290 Lenore Ave., Willits
Easter Sunday 6:30 a.m. Sunrise service at the cross on Sherwood Road, followed by a breakfast; Easter Worship 10 a.m. Church phone: (707) 459-1905 www.agapebiblechurch.com Email: [email protected] Pastor: Dr. Paul Henebbury
Amazing Grace Assembly of God Church, 803 Coast St. (PO Box 489), Willits 95490. Sunday worship: 5 p.m. The Rev. Kris Strickland, Pastor
Church of Christ, 1095 S. Main St., Willits
Sunday worship: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 265 Margie Drive, Willits
Sacrament meeting Sundays 10 a.m. Website: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/
Eckankar: The Path of Spiritual Freedom. Call (530) 224-8703. www.eckankar.org
Grace Community Church, 25 Hazel St., Willits. Sunday worship: 10 a.m. Phone: (707) 459-3106. Pastor: The Rev. Alan Klier.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 61 W. San Francisco Ave., Willits
Mass: Holy Thursday 7 p.m. (bilingual); Good Friday 1:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, veneration of the cross, Communion Service (bilingual); Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil Mass and readings 7 p.m. bilingual. East Sunday: English Mass 9 a.m.; Spanish Mass 10:30 a.m. Phone: (707) 459-2252. stanthonywillits.org email [email protected]
St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1 N. Main St., Willits
Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (in-person and on zoom). Phone: (707) 272-0177. The Rev. Betsy Bruneau, Pastor
St. John Lutheran Church, 24 Mill Creek Drive, Willits
Maundy Thursday: Home Family Devotional (Email [email protected] for devotional); Traditional Good Friday Service 6 p.m.; Easter Sunday Morning Prayer Service 7:30 a.m., Fellowship Breakfast 9 a.m.; Divine Service 10:15 a.m. Post Easter Bible Studies – Five Week Study on the Resurrection -Thursdays 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Phone: (707) 459-2988 . Vicar Cory Paine. Instagram: www.instagram.com/Stjohnswillits Facebook: www.facebook.com/stjohnswillits
Website: stjohnswillits.org
Willits Seventh Day Adventist Church, 399 W. Mendocino Ave., Willits
Saturday Worship 10:45 a.m. (Zoom Transmission available) Phone: (707) 459-5714
Willits United Methodist Church, 286 School St., Willits
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Labyrinth and Peace Garden. Phone: (707) 459-2855. email: [email protected] . website: www.willitsumc.org Pastor. The Rev. Jaime Rogers-Fairchild
YWAM Mendocino Coast at The Lord’s Land (Retreat center in Mendocino County) a small, missional community committed to knowing and experiencing God, and to making Him known in all His wisdom, goodness, and power.
Thursday, April 17: Seder – 6 p.m.: This includes a kosher potluck so bring something to share. A separate kid’s program will be hosted in Big House. RSVP at 707-937-5700 or [email protected]
Friday: Worship/Prayer Room – 7 p.m. in the Ballroom. Saturday: Stations of the Cross – Drop in anytime between 6-9 p.m. for interactive experience. Plan for at least 30 min. (This is a wonderful opportunity for children to have an interactive, tangible experience with the key elements of the last week of Jesus’ life. They should be accompanied by an adult). Easter Sunday: Sunrise Service – 6 a.m. at the fire ring. More info on passion week on our website.
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