EASTER

at Summit

Sunrise Service

Sunday April 5th

7:00 A.M.

This service is an outdoor service. Please check the weather and dress appropriately.

Also, please bring your own lawn chair. Coffee and donuts will be readily available!

Modern Services

Saturday April 4th

5:30 P.M.

Sunday April 5th

9:00 A.M. | 10:30 A.M.

Classic Service

Sunday April 5th

11:55 A.M.

Join us for our 2026 Spring Fling – A Free Community Event!

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Current Sermon Series

Tell Me Something Good: Good News in the Gospel of John

Lent, the 40 days and 7 Sundays before Easter, was originally a season for new converts to learn and prepare for their baptism on Easter. During that time, they would study what was central to following Jesus. We will read through the gospel of John together to discover what makes these teachings good news and we’ll ask, “Can we trust that the good news is truly good, even when it challenges us?” Following Jesus leads to a richer, more expansive life, but it’s not necessarily comfortable. The good news should bring us back to our roots, back to what grounds us: loving our neighbor, caring for the weak and discarded, pursuing justice and mercy, and resting in God’s unending grace. The good news is extravagant, untamed, illogical, and persistent. It is joyful—like fine wine saved for celebration. We hear lots of what feels like bad news on a daily basis, but we believe as followers of Jesus that the good news is alive in the world. We hope this series will root our hearts and lives in the expansive goodness of God. This Lent, may the teachings of Jesus lead us forward. Let the good news ground us. And let that good news inspire us to take action in a world desperate to hear, see, and taste what is good.

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Lent Events and Services

All services listed below will also be livestreamed here while they’re happening.

Ash Wednesday

Join us at Summit Church on Wednesday, February 18th, as we mark the beginning of the Lenten season with our Ash Wednesday services at 12:00pm and 6:00pm. This sacred day begins our 40-day journey toward Easter through repentance, fasting, and reflection on our mortality, symbolized by the receiving of ashes on the forehead. We can’t wait to see you there for this time of spiritual preparation, but if you are unable to join us in person, please do not despair, as we will be posting our 6:00pm service right here for you to watch.

The Ash Wednesday Service will also be available on our YouTube page.

Ecumenical Soup Supper

Join us at Summit Church on Wednesday, March 4th, for our Ecumenical Soup Supper as we continue our Lenten journey together. The evening will begin with a service at 6:00pm, followed by dinner at 6:30pm. “Ecumenical” means representing a number of different Christian churches. During the season of Lent, many churches in Durango come together each week to share in worship and a simple meal. This gathering is Summit’s opportunity to host and contribute to this meaningful community tradition. We would love for you to join us for this special time of worship, fellowship, and shared reflection. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to keep this gathering in your prayers as we continue walking through this sacred season together.

Palm Sunday

Celebrate Palm Sunday with us at Summit Church on Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th during our regular service times as we enter into the sacred rhythm of Holy Week. This meaningful weekend commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where He was greeted by crowds waving palm branches in praise. That joyful procession marked the beginning of Holy Week and His final journey toward the cross and the hope of the resurrection. Come and reflect on the significance of this moment in the life of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the days ahead. We look forward to worshiping together during this powerful and reflective season.

Maundy Thursday

We invite you to join us at Summit Church on Thursday, April 2nd, at 7:00pm for our Maundy Thursday service as we commemorate the Last Supper. Together, we will reflect on the moment Jesus instituted Communion and modeled true servant leadership by washing his disciples’ feet, fulfilling the new commandment to love one another before his betrayal and crucifixion. We look forward to sharing this powerful evening of worship and remembrance with you, but if you cannot attend in person, please stay tuned as we will post the service here for you to experience from home.

Good Friday

Please join us at Summit Church on Friday, April 3rd, at 7:00pm for a solemn Good Friday service as we commemorate the crucifixion, suffering, and death of Jesus Christ. This powerful evening serves as a time to reflect on His ultimate sacrifice, marking the atonement for humanity’s sins and the bridge to our salvation. We invite you to enter into this space of worship and remembrance with us, but if you are unable to attend in person, please do not despair, as we will be posting the 7:00pm service here for you to join us from home and we have a virtual Stations of the Cross posted HERE.

Spring Fling

Celebrate the joy of the season with us at Summit Church on Saturday, April 4th from 3:00pm to 5:30pm for our Spring Fling community event. This special afternoon is our way of blessing and giving back to our community through a free, family-friendly Easter celebration and egg hunt. It’s a time for neighbors to gather, children to laugh and play, and families to feel welcomed, loved, and connected. We hope you’ll come enjoy the fun, invite your friends, and share in this joyful celebration together.

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Easter Services

Join us at Summit Church on Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th, as we celebrate the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! We have several opportunities for you to worship with us, including our Saturday evening service at 5:30pm and our Sunday services at 7:00am (Sunrise in the Field), 9:00am, 10:30am, and 11:55am. Come celebrate His victory over sin and death and the promise of eternal life offered to us all; we can’t wait to see you there, but if you are unable to join us in person, please do not despair, as we will be posting our service right here for you to watch.

Can’t make it to the Easter service this year? No problem! We will have an Easter service recording posted below and on our YouTube channel.

Easter at Summit Church is not the same without you.

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What about my kids?

Easter Service Childcare

We are so happy to have you join us for Easter worship. Summit Kids is a place where kids ages 3-5th grade are learning about God through discovery, hands on experiences, building relationships, and creating a change of heart – not just retaining Biblical knowledge. We offer childcare for newborns through 3 years old during the Saturday service at 5:30pm and our Sunday services at 9:00am and 10:30am. Please visit our Summit Kids Webpage to learn more.

FAQ’s About Easter

Can I bring my kids?

ABSOLUTELY!!! Our sermons and music are always geared toward the whole family! So if you don’t want to drop your kids off in our Summit Kid’s programming, we’re happy to have them join us in the sanctuary.

What should I wear?

There is no dress code at Summit Church. Just be yourself. We are casual and laid back! Come in your jeans, shorts, slacks, or suits. You will not be judged by what you wear when you come to our church. If you are attending our Sunrise service, please be sure to watch the weather as the service is outside.

How long are the services?

Approximately 1 hour. We have a special service planned with amazing music, an impactful message, giving, and prayer. Arrive about 15 minutes early so you can grab a cup of coffee in our Sending grounds and so that your group can all sit together.

What is the meaning of Good Friday?

Good Friday is the day we remember the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. It’s observed on the Friday before Easter. Christians believe that Jesus died to forgive people’s sins and bring them closer to God. It’s a solemn day of reflection and prayer, marking the suffering and sacrifice Jesus made for all people.

What are some Easter Scriptures?

Matthew 28:5-6
“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.’”

See also: John 11:25-26, Luke 24:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Mark 16:6

What is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter and marks the beginning of Holy Week. It remembers when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, and people waved palm branches and laid them on the ground as a way to honor him. This event is seen as a sign of Jesus being recognized as a king, but it also leads into the events of his crucifixion later in the week. It’s a day of celebration, often with people in church waving palm branches.

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