Christians to Observe Good Friday

Friday is Good Friday, when Christians solemnly commemorate the day Jesus suffered and died on the cross.

In some churches, a wooden cross is set up and people spend time meditating before it. Other people make the Stations of the Cross, a devotion that recalls the journey of Jesus on the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows) in Jerusalem to Calvary, where he was crucified.

Many Christians keep this devotion but also see in the suffering of Jesus a reminder to be more concerned for the suffering of people in Thursday’s world. For many Christians, Good Friday is also a day of fasting and penance.

Here are some Pasadena churches offering Good Friday services today:

All Saints Church

• Address: 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena
• Contact: (626) 796-1172
• Service Times: Good Friday Noon Service from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Tenebrae: Service of Shadows at 6:30 p.m.
• Website: allsaints-pas.org

Calvary Chapel Pasadena

• Address: 2200 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 91107
• Contact: (626) 584-9992
• Service Times: Good Friday Services at 7:00 p.m.
• Website: calvarychapelpasadena.com

Epicentre Church

• Address: 990 N Allen Ave, Pasadena 91104
• Contact: (626) 585-1595
• Service Times: Good Friday Services from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Website: epicentre.org

Grace Pasadena

• Address: 85 E Holly Street, Pasadena 
• Contact: (626) 653-6036
• Service Times: Good Friday service at 6:00 p.m.
• Website: gracepasadena.org

Holy Family Catholic Church

• Address: 1501 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena 91030
• Contact: (626) 799-8908
• Service Times: Good Friday Ecumenical Service (Livestreamed) at 12:00 noon; Stations of the Cross at 1:00 p.m.; Good Friday services at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Website: holyfamily.org

Lake Avenue Church

• Address: 393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena
• Contact: (626) 844-4700
• Service Times: Good Friday service from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
• Website: info@lakeave.org

St. Andrew Catholic Church

• Address: 311 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena 91103
• Contact: (626) 792-4183
• Service Times: Good Friday Liturgy & Communion, Stations of the Cross, Seven Last Words from Noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Church
• Website: saintandrewpasadena.org

The Chapel at Pasadena

• Address: 61 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena 
• Contact: (626) 793-0248
• Service Times: Good Friday Service at 6:00 p.m.
• Website: chapelpasadena.com

Vintage Church Pasadena

• Address: 464 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91106
• Contact: (626) 699-9820
• Service Times: Good Friday Service on March 29 at 7:00 p.m.
• Website: vintagepasadena.com

Community members are encouraged to reach out directly to the churches for more information or to inquire about any additional services and observances.