STATIONS OF THE CROSS
CONTEMPLATE & REMEMBER
The Stations of the Cross are an ancient way Christ-followers have prepared for Good Friday and Easter. The practice began with pilgrims to Jerusalem walking the road that Jesus followed to the cross. When they returned home, they replicated that experience for others by selecting a series of scenes from Jesus’ final hours to create a spiritual walk through Jesus’ suffering and death. The purpose of the Stations of the Cross is to slow us down to pay attention to what Jesus actually went through to rescue us.
This Holy Week, unique Stations of the Cross experiences will be offered at both the St. Charles/South Elgin and DeKalb Campuses.
ST. CHARLES/ SOUTH ELGIN CAMPUS
Featuring 14 pieces of custom artwork created at Christ Community by Miami-based artist Tiago Magro, the Stations of the Cross will give you the opportunity to pause and pray as you reflect on each image. Participant guides are provided to lead you through the experience.
The experience ends with a final station of personal prayer and confession. Christ Community pastors and elders will be available as an option for those who would like to pray with someone or receive prayer.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BELOW
NOTE: This is a walking tour experience. For those with limited mobility, please enter Door C where all of the stations of the cross are available in the chapel in the final prayer room featuring the charcoal art of Wheaton Student Sofia Anderson (see left).
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION:
This has become a popular event. To provide the best experience, registration is required at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus to keep the stations from becoming too crowded. Viewing will start every 15 minutes.
OPEN HOURS APRIL 3-7:
Monday – Thursday: 7-11am, 4-8pm
Good Friday: 7-11am, 1-4pm
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | GOOD FRIDAY
BEHIND THE ART
See the making of Tiago Magro's Stations of the Cross art
DEKALB CAMPUS
Featuring 14 pieces of custom artwork by Wheaton College student Sofia Anderson, the stations of the cross will give you the opportunity to pause and pray as you reflect on each image. Participant guides are provided to lead you through the experience. The experience ends with a final station of personal prayer and confession. Christ Community pastors and elders will be available as an option for those who would like to pray with someone or receive prayer.
Good Friday, April 7 | Entrance times: 12-6pm
No registration needed. The stations will remain open for one hour after the final entrance time. For the best possible experience, please allow 45-60 minutes.
YOU ARE ALSO INVITED...
Join Christ Community for Good Friday and Easter services the weekend of April 7-9 at one of five Chicagoland campuses.