Holy Week in Bradford PA | Walk Through the Story That Changed Everything
Holy Week is the most important week in the Christian faith.
It’s not just a series of events—it’s a journey.
From celebration…
to sacrifice…
to silence…
to resurrection.
This week invites us to slow down and walk through the final days of Jesus’ life, from His arrival in Jerusalem to the empty tomb on Easter morning.
For centuries, Christians have set this week apart as sacred—a time to reflect, remember, and prepare their hearts for Easter.
At Open Arms Community Church in Bradford PA, we are creating space to experience that journey together.
Why Holy Week Matters
Holy Week tells the story at the center of everything we believe.
It begins with Jesus being welcomed as King…
moves through betrayal, suffering, and the cross…
and ends with the victory of the resurrection.
It’s a week that holds both sorrow and hope.
Good Friday reminds us of the cost.
Holy Saturday reminds us of the waiting.
Easter reminds us that death doesn’t win.
When we take time to walk through the whole story, Easter becomes more than a moment—it becomes something we truly experience.
Join Us for Holy Week
We invite you to be part of everything happening throughout the week.
You can come to one event—or walk through the entire journey with us.
Palm Sunday Chapel Gathering
📅 Sunday, March 29
🕕 Youth meet at Open Arms at 6:00 PM
🕖 Chapel service at 7:00 PM
📍 Harriett B. Wick Chapel (Pitt Campus)
Youth and young adults are invited to begin Holy Week together with acoustic worship, Discovery Bible Study, and communion.
Good Friday Community Crosswalk
📅 Friday, April 3
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Begins at St. Bernard’s
Hosted by the Bradford Area Ministerium, this community event walks through the Stations of the Cross across multiple churches in downtown Bradford.
Come for part of the walk or the entire journey.
Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil & Tenebrae
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Open Arms Community Church
Spend time in prayer as we prepare for Easter—praying for our lives, our families, our church, and our community.
Throughout the day there will be moments of acoustic worship, and the evening will conclude with a Tenebrae service—a powerful, reflective service that uses light and darkness to remember Christ’s sacrifice.
Easter Sunday
📅 Sunday, April 5
🕘 9:00 AM
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Open Arms Community Church
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the hope it brings.
You’re Invited
You don’t have to have everything figured out to be part of this week.
You can come with questions.
You can come carrying things.
You can come just curious.
Holy Week is an invitation—not just to remember a story, but to step into it.
At Open Arms Community Church in Bradford PA, we believe this week has the power to change how you see God, yourself, and your life.
Plan Your Visit
If you’re planning to join us for any part of Holy Week—especially Easter—we’d love to help you feel at home.
There’s More Happening at Open Arms
Holy Week is just one part of what God is doing in our church and community.
From events and outreach to microchurches and gatherings happening throughout the week, there are many ways to get connected.
