Stevensville United Methodist Church
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the heart of Stevensville, Montana.
Holy Week Sacred Practices
(Click the days for links to details of the practice.)
Maundy Thursday, April 9
Scripture: John 13:1-17
Wash the feet and/or hands of your loved ones or yourself.
Prepare a bowl of warm water and dry towel. Slowly submerge their foot/hand in the water, rub them and pour water over them. Dry their foot/hand tenderly in a towel, holding them in prayer and love.
Good Friday, April 10
Engage with the Stations of the Cross through scripture and prayer.
Light 12 candles. Read the scripture, follow the prayer prompts, and extinguish a light after each time of prayer.
Easter Sunday, April 12
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Celebrate the new day at 10:30 on your porch or yard to sing "Christ the Lord is Risen Today."
Make a small cross out of twigs or construction paper for Holy Week.
On Easter and the following weeks, add flowers- living or artfully created to your cross.
Easter is alive and hope is sprung no matter where we are or how we worship.
(Click the days for links to details of the practice.)
Maundy Thursday, April 9
Scripture: John 13:1-17
Wash the feet and/or hands of your loved ones or yourself.
Prepare a bowl of warm water and dry towel. Slowly submerge their foot/hand in the water, rub them and pour water over them. Dry their foot/hand tenderly in a towel, holding them in prayer and love.
Good Friday, April 10
Engage with the Stations of the Cross through scripture and prayer.
Light 12 candles. Read the scripture, follow the prayer prompts, and extinguish a light after each time of prayer.
Easter Sunday, April 12
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Celebrate the new day at 10:30 on your porch or yard to sing "Christ the Lord is Risen Today."
Make a small cross out of twigs or construction paper for Holy Week.
On Easter and the following weeks, add flowers- living or artfully created to your cross.
Easter is alive and hope is sprung no matter where we are or how we worship.
Welcome to Stevensville United Methodist Church
This community of faith connects with the Holy through worship, fellowship, care, learning,
connecting with neighbors, community events and celebrations, and seeing the little things with awe
here in Stevensville, MT and throughout the Bitterroot Valley.
Sunday Morning
10:15: Praise and Worship Singing
10:30: Service filled with traditional and special music, scripture, prayer, a message,
and time of gathering for all ages. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
We celebrate Holy Communion on the first of every month.
11:30: Fellowship with snacks and conversation
This community of faith connects with the Holy through worship, fellowship, care, learning,
connecting with neighbors, community events and celebrations, and seeing the little things with awe
here in Stevensville, MT and throughout the Bitterroot Valley.
Sunday Morning
10:15: Praise and Worship Singing
10:30: Service filled with traditional and special music, scripture, prayer, a message,
and time of gathering for all ages. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
We celebrate Holy Communion on the first of every month.
11:30: Fellowship with snacks and conversation
We are suspending in-person services and meetings until further notice in light of COVID-19.
Please contact the office for assistance or prayers.
May the resources below help ground you in this time and give you hope.
Be well...God's well of healing is for you.
Please contact the office for assistance or prayers.
May the resources below help ground you in this time and give you hope.
Be well...God's well of healing is for you.