The liturgy of the Episcopal Church proclaims the story of Jesus' love in a rhythm that follows the seasons of the year. This church calendar represents hundreds of years of tradition, dating to fifth century Jerusalem. For Episcopalians, the church calendar provides a framework for our spiritual life. Beginning with Advent, we are immersed in the stories of our faith – of Christ's birth, life, death, and resurrection. Liturgical colors are used for vestments and altar cloth to mark the six seasons.

The season of Eastertide is the fifth season of the church year. Easter Sunday is the oldest and greatest day of celebration in the Christian Church. It celebrates Christ's victory over death, His resurrection from the dead. The color is white, trimmed in gold, celebrating our joy in Christ's triumph.

The season of Eastertide begins Easter Sunday and lasts 50 days until the day of Pentecost.

Pentecost · Advent · Christmas
Epiphany · Lent · Easter
chart of the church calendar