Getting Your Church Ready for Easter - A Complete Checklist
, by Kevin Duncan, 4 min reading time
Easter falls on 5 April this year, which means we've got just over three weeks to get everything in place. Whether you're a churchwarden, clergy member, church musician, or simply someone responsible for helping your church prepare, this checklist will help you make sure nothing gets missed.
Getting ready for Easter isn't just about flowers and special services - it's about making sure every detail supports your congregation's experience of this most significant season in the Christian calendar. Let's walk through everything you need to think about.
Church supplies checklist
Paschal candle and wax reliefs
If you haven't already, this is the time to order a new paschal candle. A new one is needed for each year, and it should be in place by Holy Saturday ready for the Easter Vigil. While you're ordering, consider adding wax reliefs and transfers to personalise it. Browse our paschal candles and wax reliefs.
Palm crosses for Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is 29 March, just two weeks away. Your congregation will expect palm crosses during the service. Make sure you have enough for all your regular members plus visitors. Order palm crosses here.
Altar candles and candlesticks
Check your stock now. Easter sees more services than usual. Make sure your altar candles are sufficient and your candlesticks are clean and in good order.
Communion wafers and wine
Easter services attract fuller congregations, which means heavier demand on communion supplies. If you're not already well-stocked, place an order now.
Music checklist
- Check that you have all the hymn books needed for Palm Sunday (29 March), Maundy Thursday (2 April), Good Friday (3 April), Easter Vigil (4 April evening), and Easter Sunday (5 April). View our Lent and Easter songbooks.
- If your church has a choir, make sure all singers have their copies well in advance. Browse choir music for Easter.
- Your organist will want plenty of options for voluntary pieces. If you run all-age or family services, they deserve thoughtful music too.
Books and resources
- Holy Week and Easter liturgy resources contain everything from Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, and other traditions. Browse liturgy resources.
- Lent study groups - it's not too late to start a short Lent study group. View Lent studies.
- Lent devotionals offer daily readings and reflections. Browse Lent devotionals.
- Easter cards from Kevin Mayhew combine beautiful design with a genuine Christian message. Shop Easter cards.
For schools and educational settings
Easter assembly resources include scripts, songs, and activities for primary and secondary age groups. Children's Easter music includes songs that are fun to sing and teach. Browse Easter resources for children.
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