Many Protestants decorate the sanctuary in anticipation of Sunday celebrations and have Easter egg hunts during the day, concerts and revivals in the evening. Polish and Slovak Catholics traditionally bring baskets of Easter Sunday food to their priest to be blessed. In the evening, Episcopalians and Catholics turn out in force for the Easter Vigil service, when Jesus' resurrection is proclaimed. It is the primary service of their church year. Liturgies turn joyous, crosses are unveiled, and alleluias are sung for first time in six weeks.
People renew baptismal vows, and parishes welcome new adult members with baptism and confirmation.
Sunday, April 15 Roman Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Episcopal Easter Sunday, which celebrates Jesus' resurrection. Churches fill and services are jubilant, with congregants customarily sporting new clothes and often bringing flowers as praise offerings. Notices must be received 8 days before publication.