Religion and faith: Vigil anticipates Easter morning hope

Church’s Easter Vigil
has old-time-radio twist

In anticipation of Easter morning celebrations, Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 W. Adams St., will hold an Easter Vigil.

The service begins 7 p.m. Saturday with the kindling of a fire outside to represent creation. Scripture readings will then be presented in the style of an old radio show.

“This is the vigil waiting for Easter morning, so those are readings that are not happy yet, because it is not yet here, but looking forward to it,” said church member Julie Gasaway.

After the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, the church will host an Easter party that includes an egg hunt and petting zoo.

For more information, visit gsptucson.org or call 327-6857.

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Check with individual churches for additional information on Easter Sunday celebrations.

Organist Houlihan closes Catalina United festival

Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway, will host organist Christopher Houlihan for the last recital of the inaugural Catalina Organ Festival.

The recital comes almost a year after the dedication of the Shirley and Ralph Morgan Memorial Organ. The church’s new Quimby pipe organ was dedicated on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. Friday. A reception will follow. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 at the door, or $10 for students with school ID. Children under 12 are free.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit catalinamethodist.org/organfestival