Apr 2

Gethsemane Vigil

Thu, April 2, 2026 - Fri, April 3, 2026 • 9:00pm - 10:30am (13h 30m) • Christian Chapel
Holy Week in the Chapel. Maundy Thursday, Evensong with Communion, Thursday, April 2 at 8:30 PM, Chapel. Gethsemane Vigil, Thursday, April 2 at 9:00 PM to Friday, April 3 at 10:30 AM, Christian Chapel. Good Friday, Led by Abe Johnson, Senior Pastor at Emmaus Church, Friday, April 3 at 4:00 PM, Chapel. Easter Potluck Picnic hosted by Catholic Student Association and Fellowship in Christ, Sunday, April 5 at 4:00 PM, Chapel Lawn. Contact: svogel. Carleton Office of the Chaplain.

In Matthew 26:36, Jesus and the disciples go to Gethsemane and Jesus asks them. “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” The disciples do not stay awake as Jesus prays, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, yet not what I want but what you want” (Matt 26:39 NRSV). In this Vigil, we respond to Jesus request to stay awake with him, keeping vigil with him during this trial. If you have never kept vigil in this way before, you are invited to join a long-standing practice for many Christians. You might like to bring a Bible, a journal, a rosary or a devotional prayer book. There will be prayer resources available. Sign up here.

At 10:30am on Friday, we will end our Vigil with a brief prayer service before Convocation.

Whether you are a student, staff, faculty, or a member of the Northfield community or neighboring congregations, know you are welcome at all our Holy Week programs.

from Chaplain's Office

Event Contact: Schuyler Vogel

Event Summary

Gethsemane Vigil
  • When
    • Thursday, April 2, 2026 - Friday, April 3, 2026
    • 9:00pm - 10:30am (13h 30m)
  • Where
    • Christian Chapel
  • Mode
    • In-Person
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  • Intended For: General Public, Students, Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, Alums, Prospective Students, Families
  • Categories: Diversity, Gathering

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