Church of Christ-Christian Disciples announces Easter services

The Sunday service will include a special presentation by the youth and the choir presentation of the ;Lamb of God' cantata

On Easter Sunday, April 5, the church will host breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10 a.m.

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Published March 23, 2026 - 8:34 a.m. Modified March 23, 2026 - 11:45 a.m.

The Church of Christ-Christian Disciples, 353 Moody Ave. SW in Carrollton, will hold Easter services April 2 and April 5.

A Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2.

On Easter Sunday, April 5, the church will host breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10 a.m. The service will include a special presentation by the youth and the choir presentation of the “Lamb of God” cantata.

Featured soloists are Grace Barnhart, Tobias Barnhart, Alan Fisk, Pastor Louis Bouher, Brad Eick, Emily McNinch and Pastor Mark Statler. The program will be conducted by Tom White and accompanied by Elaine White.

The church invites the public to attend.

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