Easter 2026

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Easter 2026

29 March 2026 - 5 April 2026

Celebrate Easter with the Salvos and your community

Easter offers the perfect opportunity to share the good news of salvation, transformation and hope revealed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We invite you and your loved ones to explore the meaning of Easter with us.  Join others in your community for a time of reflection and celebration at these special Holy Week services:

Palm Sunday, March 29, 10am
Crossing Over: The Road (Donkey to Divine)
Message presented by Dean Eaton

Maundy Thursday online reflection, April 2
Crossing Over: The Table (Cup to Covenant)
Pre-recorded video reflection presented by Dean Eaton
This reflection will premiere on April 2, 2026, at 12:00am (Melbourne, Australia) on our YouTube channel.

Good Friday, April 3, 10am
Crossing Over: The Cross (Scoffers and Watchers)
Message presented by Major Matt Reeve

Easter Saturday online reflection, April 4
Crossing Over: The Silence (Sadness to Silence)
Pre-recorded video reflection presented by Major Matt Reeve
This reflection will premiere on April 4, 2026, at 12:00am (Melbourne, Australia) on our YouTube channel.

Easter Sunday, April 5, 10am
Crossing Over: The Tomb (Turmoil to Triumph)
Message presented by Matt Reeve

There will be opportunity for people to participate in the Flowering of the Cross on Easter Sunday. Please bring along fresh flowers and/or greenery from your garden as we transform the Cross into something living and beautiful together. People are also encouraged to bring a few extra blooms to share, so that everyone - including guests - can join us in this special and meaningful moment.

We look forward to your company at these significant Holy Week services.

If you’re unable to attend in-person, you can watch the Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday live stream on our YouTube channel. While you're there, why not consider subscribing to receive notifications of new content.


Are you interested in Lent and Easter resources for times of personal devotion or use in a collective space?  Take a moment to view these devotional offerings prepared by The Salvation Army International Spiritual Life Development Team:

Love Storyhttps://www.salvationarmy.org/resources/love-story

Pilgrimagehttps://www.salvationarmy.org/resources/pilgrimage

Breath Of Lenthttps://www.salvationarmy.org/resources/breath-lent

Additional Salvation Army devotionals, studies, courses, guides, videos, podcasts and more can be sourced via the international Resource Hub. Each resource is designed to help God's people live out their faith in everyday life.