Good Friday Service (St. Margaret's, Staatsburg)
2024-03-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | St. Margaret’s Church, E. Elm Ave., Staatsburg, NY, 12580, United States
Good Friday (March 29th)
7 pm Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday at St. Margaret’s, Staatsburg

A solemn service commemorating Jesus’ trial and death by crucifixion
Reading of the Passion according to John
Veneration of the Cross
Communion from the Reserved Sacrament

This service brings together the congregations of St. James’ and our neighbor church, St. Margaret’s in Staatsburg. St. Margaret’s hosts at the corner of Old Post Road and East Elm in Staatsburg.

The Great Vigil of Easter
2024-03-30 19:30 - 21:00 | St. James’ Chapel, 10 East Market Street, Hyde Park, NY, 12567, United States
The Great Vigil of Easter
(Saturday evening, March 30th)
7:30 pm The Great Vigil of Easter at our 10 East Market Street Chapel

Beginning at sundown, the Great Vigil of Easter is a wild ride through the stories of God’s saving acts in human history—culminating with the Resurrection and the first Eucharist of Easter.
Bring bells to ring!
A celebratory champagne, sparkling juice, and dessert reception follows!

This service brings together the congregations of St. James’ and our neighbor church, St. Margaret’s in Staatsburg. St. James’ hosts at our historic “Yellow Chapel” at 10 East Market Street, Hyde Park.

Easter Sunday Quiet Holy Eucharist
2024-03-31 08:00 - 09:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us on Easter Sunday at 8:00 a.m. for a celebration of Holy Eucharist (Communion). This is a quiet service, usually without music, though we often have a soloist with acoustic guitar playing before and after the service. The service uses Rite 1 from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with traditional language.

Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist with Festive Coffee Hour
2024-03-31 10:00 - 11:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us for Holy Eucharist on Easter Sunday!
There is no Sunday School today—kids of all ages are encouraged to join your families in church for this great Feast of the Church!
A festive Coffee Hour and an Easter Egg Hunt for kids follows this service.

Holy Week
2025-04-13 - 2025-04-19 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Maundy Thursday Service
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Maundy Thursday
April 2, 6 pm—St. James’ Parish Hall
Solemn service commemorating Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist.

Starts in the Parish Hall with a simple supper, scripture readings, homily, and optional footwashing
Procession to the Church for celebration of Holy Communion and
Stripping of the Altar
The Watch continues overnight in the Church

This service brings together the congregations of St. James’ and our neighbor church, St. Margaret’s in Staatsburg. St. James’ hosts at 4526 Albany Post Road.

Good Friday: Hyde Park Walk of the Cross
2026-04-03 10:30 - 12:00 | St. James’ Chapel, 10 East Market Street, Hyde Park, NY, 12567, United States
Also called “Stations of the Cross,” this community walk traces Jesus’ final journey from his condemnation to his crucifixion. It begins at Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park. St. James’ Chapel at 10 East Market Street is one of the stations on the walk.

Holy Saturday Service
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
This solemn service recalls the day when the crucified Christ visited among the dead while his body lay in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.

Easter Sunday Worship—Holy Eucharist, Rite I
2026-04-05 08:00 - 09:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Easter Sunday Worship — Holy Eucharist, Rite II
2026-04-05 10:00 - 11:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Please join us for the Sunday of the Resurrection.
In the procession today you will see an Alleluia banner made by the children of St. James’ Sunday School. Alleluia is a joyful shout that means “Praise God!” Our Alleluias have been “buried” through the season of Lent, and they return on this joyful Easter Day!
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny on the front lawn after the service! For teens/youth, there are two large eggs, one gold, one silver, hidden in the graveyard behind the church with special prizes. Happy hunting!
Please join us for a festive Coffee Hour in our Parish Hall right after the service.
