Holy Trinity Silicon Valley · Palo Alto, California
Holy Week
2026
April 2 – 5 · Anglican Liturgy in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Five services across four days — from the Last Supper to the Empty Tomb. Rooted in two thousand years of Anglican worship, guided by the Book of Common Prayer 2019. Open to everyone, no experience required.
About Holy Week
"The week that changed everything."
Holy Week is the most sacred season in the Christian calendar. Beginning with Palm Sunday and moving through the Last Supper, the crucifixion of Jesus, the silence of Holy Saturday, and the proclamation of Easter, it is a journey that the Church has walked for two thousand years. At Holy Trinity Silicon Valley, we observe each moment of this journey through the rich liturgy of the Anglican tradition — ancient prayers, restored for a new generation, grounded in the Book of Common Prayer 2019.
You do not need to be Anglican — or even a regular churchgoer — to attend. Each service is clearly guided, unhurried, and genuinely open to all. Whether you are returning to faith after years away, exploring for the first time, or simply curious what liturgical Holy Week worship looks like, we invite you to join us for any or all of these services.
The Week at a Glance
Thu Apr 2
Maundy Thursday
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Last Supper · Eucharist
Foot Washing
Fri Apr 3
Stations of the Cross
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Self-directed
Open arrival
Fri Apr 3
Good Friday Service
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Passion Liturgy
Solemn Collects
Sat Apr 4
Holy Saturday
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Unplugged · A cappella
Silent prayer after
Sun Apr 5
Easter Sunday
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Holy Communion
Full Liturgy · Music
All Services
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Maundy Thursday Service
On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus gathered with his disciples, instituted Holy Communion, and washed their feet. Our Maundy Thursday liturgy commemorates each of these acts through prayer, the Eucharist, and an optional foot washing rite drawn from the BCP 2019.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Stations of the Cross
An open, self-directed prayer walk through the fourteen moments of the Passion of Jesus. Arrive at any point between 12 and 2 PM, move at your own pace through each station, and leave when you are ready. Prayer guides and materials are provided. No registration needed.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Good Friday Service
The most solemn service of the Christian year. Following the Stations, our Good Friday Liturgy includes readings from the Passion narrative (Isaiah 52–53, John 18–19), a homily, and the Solemn Collects. There is no Eucharist on Good Friday — a deliberate liturgical choice that honors the gravity of this day and deepens the longing for Easter.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Holy Saturday Service
The in-between day. The silence after the cross, before the empty tomb. Our Holy Saturday service is unplugged, a cappella, and drawn entirely from the Book of Common Prayer 2019 — short, spare, and deeply honest. The space remains open after the service for silent prayer and personal reflection.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The culmination of Holy Week
Easter Sunday
Christ is Risen. Our Easter Sunday liturgy is a full Anglican service of song, prayer, preaching, and Holy Communion. Ancient hymns and modern worship, an Easter homily on the resurrection, and the whole community gathered together to proclaim the oldest, greatest news in the world. Children's ministry available. All are welcome.
Plan Your Visit
Parking
Easy and Free
Free on-site parking lot. Street parking available on Middlefield Road and surrounding streets. No reservation needed.
What to Wear
Come as You Are
There is no dress code. Attire at our services ranges from casual to formal. Wear whatever feels right for you.
Children & Families
All Ages Welcome
Children are welcome at all Holy Week services. HT Kids (our children's ministry) is available during Easter Sunday for ages 3 through 5th grade.
Holy Communion
Open Table Policy
Communion is offered to all baptized Christians. If you are not baptized, you are warmly invited to come forward and receive a blessing instead.
Questions
We Would Love to Help
Reach us at info@holytrinitysv.org or visit holytrinitysv.org for more about our community.
Easter Sunday · April 5, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Christ Is Risen.
He is Risen indeed. Alleluia.
Easter Sunday is the most important service of the Christian year. Whether you are returning to faith, exploring for the first time, or a long-time churchgoer — Easter at Holy Trinity is a service worth attending. Come and hear the oldest news in the world, proclaimed with joy.
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