Many churches have mid-week Lenten services, sometimes preceded by a simple fellowship meal. Services focus on the events leading up to the Last Supper, Christ's betrayal, arrest, crucifixion, burial, and finally, His triumphant resurrection. The final week of Lent is called Holy Week. Holy Week commemorates the events immediately preceding the crucifixion. This is the most solemn time during the church year.
Many churches conduct services nightly.
Maundy Thursday honors the memory of the final Passover Jesus celebrated as His Last Supper with His disciples. This is the traditional day for a thorough cleaning of the church altar and everything associated with it. Most churches celebrate communion on Maundy Thursday. Some re-enact Jesus' washing the feet of the disciples. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Christ.