Easter Services at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Gibbon, MN
Jesus Christ rose from the dead. At Easter we celebrate His victory over sin and death and His promise of eternal life. Whether you come every Sunday or haven't been to church in years, you are welcome at St. Peter's.
Holy Week and Easter Services 2027
Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 25, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
A service with Holy Communion, remembering the night Jesus gave His Supper to His disciples. At the end, the altar is stripped bare.
Good Friday
Friday, March 26 · 7:00 PM
We remember Jesus' death on the cross.
Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 27, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
An ancient service held the night before Easter, from darkness to the first celebration of the resurrection.
Sunrise Service
Sunday, March 28 · 7:00 AM
Our youth lead this early service. Breakfast follows at 8:00.
Divine Service
Sunday, March 28 · 10:00 AM
A full service with Holy Communion.
Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 25, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
A service with Holy Communion, remembering the night Jesus gave His Supper to His disciples. At the end, the altar is stripped bare.
Good Friday
Friday, March 26 · 7:00 PM
We remember Jesus' death on the cross.
Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 27, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
An ancient service held the night before Easter, from darkness to the first celebration of the resurrection.
Sunrise Service
Sunday, March 28 · 7:00 AM
Our youth lead this early service. Breakfast follows at 8:00.
Divine Service
Sunday, March 28 · 10:00 AM
A full service with Holy Communion.
What Easter actually is
Easter is a holiday because of a claim.
Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth rose bodily from the dead on the third day after being crucified. Jesus didn’t rise only spiritually or metaphorically. Jesus’ dead body actually rose from the grave by the power of God, and He lives now forever. What’s more, He opened the door to life after death for all who believe in Him!
That claim is what the first Christians staked their lives on. It's what the New Testament was written about (and, it turns out, it’s what the entire Old Testament is about, too).
We actually celebrate this claim every Sunday, but we especially celebrate it on Easter.
At St. Peter's Lutheran Church, we believe that we are forgiven and made right with God not by what we do, but by what Jesus has done. Easter is where that promise is proven.
You’re invited!
Easter Sunday is the most attended Sunday of the year at most churches, and St. Peter's is no different. This is because people who have stayed away, people who are searching, people who aren't sure what they believe — they show up at Easter.
If that's you, I'm glad you're here. You won't be called out, singled out, or pressured. You'll celebrate the good news that the Christian faith has been built on for two thousand years: that Jesus died and rose again, and that this changes everything.
— Pastor Karl Grant
Common Questions
What should I wear?
Whatever you're comfortable in. You might prefer to dress up, but there’s no dress code here.
How long is the service?
Our services run about 70–90 minutes.
What about my kids?
Children are welcome in every service!
If you do need to step out, the church basement shows the service in real-time on a large TV, and there’s room to get the wiggles out.
Whenever you’re ready, feel free to rejoin the service in the sanctuary.
Do I have to do anything?
You are welcome to sit and follow along. You do not have to sing or say the responses.
Communion is offered at Holy Thursday and the Easter Divine Service. If you're a member of another LCMS church, you’re welcome to celebrate Communion with us. If you’re unsure of what you believe about Communion, you’re welcome to come forward for a blessing instead.
Will I be asked to give money?
An offering is received during the service. Visitors are welcome to pass the plate along.
Can I watch services online if I can’t attend in person?
Absolutely! If for any reason you can’t make our in-person service, you can always watch it live on Facebook or watch it later on our YouTube channel.
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