Easter weekend is upon us, and local congregations are preparing to welcome the community with a wide variety of services and celebrations. From lakeside sunrises to candlelit vigils and egg-filled afternoons, Folsom and El Dorado Hills churches are offering diverse ways to commemorate the holiday. Below is a collection of services provided to Folsom Times by the organizations who are offering special services and events this weekend in our local area and beyond.

Lakeside Church begins its weekend with a Good Friday service on April 18 at 12:00 p.m. at Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Road. Easter celebrations continue on Saturday, April 19, with services at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., each followed by Easter egg hunts. On Sunday, April 20, services will be held at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m., each followed by a “Party on the Patio” featuring food, drinks, baptisms, and community gathering. The church is located at 745 Oak Avenue Parkway. Learn more here.

Bayside Church Folsom invites families to a Good Friday Night of Worship on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday services will take place at 2:00 and 5:00 p.m., with an Easter Carnival and egg hunts from 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. Easter Sunday services are planned for 6:30, 8:00, 9:45, and 11:30 a.m. Bayside Folsom is located at 890 Glenn Drive. Learn more here.

Bridge Community Church will host a multi-day experience titled “Journey to the Resurrection” from April 16 through 19, featuring live worship and reflection from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. each night. A Good Friday service will take place April 18 at 7:00 p.m., followed by an Easter Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. The church is located at 511 Sibley Street in Folsom. Learn more here.

The community is also invited to the Beals Point Sunrise Service at Folsom Lake, which celebrates its 64th year on Easter Sunday, April 20. The non-denominational service, hosted by the Williams family, takes place at 6:30 a.m. at Beals Point Recreation Area, 7806 Auburn Folsom Road. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs. A $12 vehicle entry fee applies unless using a California State Library Parks Pass. Learn more here.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will observe Good Friday on April 18 with a 12:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word and Veneration of the Cross, followed by Stations of the Cross at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil Mass will be held on Holy Saturday, April 19, at 8:15 p.m., with Easter Sunday Masses at 7:00, 9:00, and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 307 Montrose Drive. Learn more here.

Harbor Church will celebrate Easter with a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, followed by regular services at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. The church is located at 216 Persifer Street in Historic Folsom. Learn more here.

Community Bible Church will hold its Good Friday service at 7:00 p.m. on April 18. Easter Sunday services will take place at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 601 Natoma Street. Learn more here.

Powerhouse Ministries will bring the holiday to life with an Easter Sunday celebration beginning at 3:30 p.m. with bounce houses and dinner, followed by a 5:00 p.m. worship service. The event will also feature a helicopter egg drop for children. Powerhouse is located at 320 Montrose Drive. Learn more here.

Easter Services in El Dorado Hills

In El Dorado Hills, Hills Church will host a Good Friday service on April 18 at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Saturday evening service at 4:00 p.m. on April 19. Easter Sunday services will take place at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 800 White Rock Road. Learn more here.

District Church will hold a Good Friday service at 7:00 p.m. on April 18, with Saturday services at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. on April 19. On Easter Sunday, the church will offer a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., followed by additional services at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. District Church is located at 7000 Rossmore Lane. Learn more here.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church will offer a Good Friday program including the Seven Last Words of Christ at 1:00 p.m. and the Veneration of the Cross at 2:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil Mass is set for 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, with Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. Holy Trinity is located at 3111 Tierra de Dios Drive. Learn more here.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church will hold a single Easter Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. The church is located at 1001 Olson Lane. Learn more here.

Easter Services in Rancho Cordova

In Rancho Cordova, River City Christian will host a Modern Worship Service on Saturday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, April 20, at 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. A Classic Worship Service will be held on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The church is located at 10933 Progress Court. Learn more here.​River City Christian+5River City Christian+5River City Christian+5

Destiny Christian Church invites the community to its Sacramento Campus for an Easter service on Sunday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. The church is located at 9470 Micron Avenue. Learn more here.​Homepage | Destiny Christian Church+1Homepage | Destiny Christian Church+1

Cordova Neighborhood Church will hold its Easter Sunday service on April 20 at 11:00 a.m., located at 10600 Coloma Road. Learn more here.​

St. John Vianney Catholic Church will observe the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19, at 8:00 p.m., and Easter Sunday Masses on April 20 at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. The church is located at 10497 Coloma Road. Learn more here.​

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold an Easter service on Sunday, April 20, at 11:00 a.m. at 2100 California Circle. Learn more here.​Eventbrite

Sun River Church will celebrate Easter with a service on Sunday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 11223 Trinity River Drive. Learn more here.​sunriverchurch.com

Easter Services in Granite Bay

In Granite Bay, Bayside Church will offer a variety of services, including a self-guided Stations of the Cross tour from April 15 to 18, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Good Friday services will be held on April 18 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Easter services include Saturday, April 19, at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 20, with a 6:30 a.m. indoor sunrise service, followed by services at 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. Bayside Church is located at 8191 Sierra College Blvd. Learn more here.​

St. Joseph Marello Catholic Church will celebrate the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19, at 8:30 p.m., and Easter Sunday Masses on April 20 at 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. The church is located at 7200 Auburn-Folsom Road. Learn more here.​

Granite Bay Hilltop Seventh-day Adventist Church invites the community to its Sabbath worship service on Saturday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m. The church is located at 6605 Sierra College Blvd. Learn more here.​

Those planning to attend a service are encouraged to check with their church’s official listings to confirm the most current times and any additional schedule updates.

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