Celebrate Easter at Mandarin United Methodist!
You're Inivited
You’re invited to celebrate Easter with us, where hope, love, and new beginnings come to life! No matter where you’ve been or what you believe, you are welcome here. Come as you are and experience the joy and hope of Easter with us!
Find an Easter Sunday service
that works for you.
Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 5th
7AM
Mandarin UMC
Easter at Longleaf
Sunday, April 5th
9AM
Longleaf Church
Connection
Sunday, April 5th
9AM
Mandarin UMC
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5th
11AM
Mandarin UMC
Explore Holy Week Opportunities
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29, 2026| 9:00 AM + 11:00 AM
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 2026
We encourage you to complete this devotional from home for Maundy Thursday.
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Sanctuary
(Childcare provided for Kindergarten and under)
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5, 2026
7:00 AM Sunrise Service – Chapel in the Woods
7:45 – 10:45 AM Easter Breakfast – Wesley Hall
9:00 AM Easter Celebration – Longleaf Campus
9:00 AM Connection Worship – Worship Center
11:00 AM Traditional Worship – Sanctuary
Tag Us!
On Easter Sunday, we will have our flower crosses displayed at both campuses. We invite you to take pictures in front of the crosses. Whether you are worshipping online or in person, we ask that you share your beautiful pictures with us on social media and tag us on Facebook and Instagram. Please use the tags #MUMCEaster2026 and #LongleafEaster2026
FAQ
How should I dress?
Come as you are! There is no dress code. Some people may dress up for Easter and some people may wear shorts!
How do I livestream the worship services?
Joining a live experience online is easy! You can watch it here on our website, on Facebook Live, or on our YouTube channel.
Is there live music?
Yep! We offer traditional hymns, performed by our choir, in our 11:00 AM service, on the Mandarin campus, a contemporary band in our 9:00 AM service on the Mandarin campus, and a blended worship experience at our Longleaf campus.
Will children’s programming be available?
Yes! Children’s programming will be available for ages Birth-Grade 5 at the 9 AM and 11 AM services.
How long is the service?
Services typically last for about an hour, occasionally extending a few minutes over or wrapping up a few minutes early.
Where do I park?
We will have parking attendants on campus ready to guide you to the best available spot! We have handicapped spaces available by the Sanctuary, Worship Center, and other campus hot spots and we have general parking available in the parking lot and in the grass.
Will there be coffee?
Yes! We invite you to visit our Welcome Center for refreshments and to learn more about the happenings at our church.