Easter at Transfiguration
Join us for the holiest of weeks, when we enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts that bring us to life and immortality. This is the center of our faith, the heart of our hope, the foundation of everything we believe. Devote yourself to the work of worship in Holy Week, and your life cannot help but be changed.
We look for a
warhorse.
Jesus rides a
donkey.
We crave
power.
Jesus washes
feet.
We want
revenge.
Jesus wants to
forgive.
We wield
weapons.
Jesus takes up
a cross.
We fear the
grave.
Jesus conquers
death.
The Great Vigil of Easter
Saturday, April 4 | 8:00pm
The Great Vigil of Easter is the climax of the Triduum and the pinnacle of the year. The liturgy follows the pattern of the earliest Christians, who would keep watch through the night and meditate on the mighty acts of God. It begins in darkness, out of which a new fire is kindled, symbolizing the light of Christ's risen life. Then, illumined by candles, the service continues with Scripture, music, and prayers, culminating in baptism. Finally the first Alleluia is proclaimed, the lights come on, and Easter joy rings out in glory. [View the Livestream]
Break the Fast Celebration
Following the joyous celebration of Christ's Resurrection, it is tradition at The Fig that we continue our celebration in fellowship with one another at our Break the Fast Celebration. You are invited to contribute to this festive event. Sign-up to Bring Food or Make a Monetary Contribution. Please note that volunteers are needed to help with set up, serving during the party, and clean up. Click here to volunteer.
Easter Day
Sunday, April 5 | 9:00am & 11:15am
Special Children's Easter Eucharist | 9:30am
Butterfly Release | 10:30am
Easter Day is the ultimate Christian celebration. As the ancient song proclaims, "Christ has risen from the dead, trampling down death by death and bringing life to all in the tomb." Our worship focuses on the triumph of our Lord over sin, evil, and death. The music is grand, the church is adorned in splendor, and our hearts are lifted in thanksgiving to the one who rose so that we, too, may live. [View the Livestream at 9:00am]
Special Children's Easter Eucharist at 9:15am
In addition to our two principal services at 9:00am and 11:15am, we celebrate a special Eucharist for children in Roper Hall, featuring our youth choirs.
Butterfly Release
In the midst of the morning at 10:30am, we release butterflies – winged symbols of the resurrection – beneath the bell tower.
Transfiguration will once again give away the entirety of the collection at Easter, and this year's designated recipients are Aunt Bette's Community Pantry at St. Philip's School and Community Center in south Dallas, and La Colectiva NTX, an organization supporting migrants and their families facing detainment and deportation. Help us not only praise the Lord for the Resurrection but also witness to his resurrection power through acts of love!