BELFAST — The First Church in Belfast, UCC invites everyone to join us for the services of Holy Week and Easter. On Palm Sunday, the day remembering Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem the last week of his life, a service will be held March 20 at the regular 10 a.m. worship time.

All will receive palms and a grand welcome! Maundy Thursday is the day of remembering the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. There will be an evening service at 6 p.m. on March 24 in the upper room of the First Church Fellowship Hall which will include a light soup and bread supper (an elevator is available for those who need it).

On Good Friday, March 25, the First Church sanctuary will be open from noon to 3 p.m. for prayer and meditation. An ecumenical Good Friday service will be held at the Belfast United Methodist Church (23 Mill Lane) at 7 p.m.

Easter arrives on March 27, beginning with the Easter Sunrise service at the Belfast Boathouse at 6 a.m., followed by a hearty and delicious Easter Breakfast at the First Church Fellowship Hall from 6:30-9 a.m. (55 Spring St. entrance).

The First Church Easter worship will begin at 10 a.m. as we celebrate God's gift of resurrection with lively music and great joy! The service is followed by a time of Easter basket fun for the kids with Pastor Kate in the parlor.

The First Church, located at 104 Church St. with ADA accessible entrances is an Open and Affirming Congregation and invites everyone to visit with us in this wonderful season celebrating God's love for all people.

For more information, call the church office at 338-2282 or visit our Facebook page or our website at firstchurchinbelfast.org.