The Millis United Church of Christ is planning the following events which are open to the public. 

Families and individuals are currently engaged in daily meditations and offerings to benefit Heifer Project International as the Church strives to “fill the ark” with helpful animals for needy families around the world. The collection will be dedicated on Easter Sunday.

The church has the following Holy Week events planned:

April 10: Palm Sunday worship begins with a palm parade. 

April 14: Maundy Thursday will be observed at 6 p.m. beginning with a simple soup and bread supper which will include Communion and a Service of Tenebrae. This moving service, using scripture and candlelight, takes participants through Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and the final hours leading to Jesus’ death. 

April 15: Good Friday will be observed with an afternoon outdoor Walking the Way of the Cross. Participants will gather in front of the church to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, remembering his death and burial.

April 17: A glorious Easter celebration is planned. A 6 a.m. outdoor service will begin in front of the church, watching the sunrise, and continuing with song, scripture, and prayer. Following the service, a delicious Easter breakfast will be served in Fellowship Hall. Then, at 10 AM, a sanctuary bursting with flowers and song, will celebrate Jesus bursting from the tomb. Food, fellowship and children’s activities will follow the service. 

Ongoing: UCC is again offering free garden beds to community members. If interested, contact [email protected] 

Walk-ins are welcome at all events, but reservations would be appreciated for the meals. For more information or to reserve a seat for a meal, visit www.millisucc.org or call 508-376-5034.