Easter WEEKEND 2026

Hope is alive this Easter!

Bring your whole family for three inspirational days of remembrance and celebration!

Good Friday  <br> April 3 at 7 p.m.

Good Friday
April 3 at 7 p.m.

Good Friday invites us to slow down and sit with the weight of the cross. It is a sacred pause where we remember that Jesus’ death was not a tragedy to rush past, but a holy act of love. As we reflect through music, Scripture, and communion, we are reminded that new life is born only after surrender—and that Sunday’s celebration is possible because of Friday’s sacrifice.

This is a family service. No childcare provided. 

Egg Hunt with a Twist! <br> April 4 at 9 a.m.

Egg Hunt with a Twist!
April 4 at 9 a.m.

Kids of all ages & stages will not want to miss this!

Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors in your car to our church parking lot on Saturday, April 4 at 9 a.m.

We will provide driving directions from our church parking lot for this special scavenger hunt style adventure. As you journey you will be led to our final destination where we will enjoy some fun NEW twists together including the final egg drop at 10 a.m.

You bring the basket and enjoy the World’s Longest Easter Egg Hunt (with a twist)!

Celebration Services <br> April 5 at 8:30 &amp; 10 am

Celebration Services
April 5 at 8:30 & 10 am

Why celebrate Easter? Because hope is alive and Jesus is risen. All are invited to join us as we celebrate the risen King, Jesus! Choose from one of our two services at 8:30 or 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate with vibrant music, an inspirational message, and baptisms. 

Kids programming is available for birth through 5th grade, with fun and meaningful, age-appropriate activities tailored to each age group.

If you are interested in learning more about being baptized on Easter Sunday start here.

Common Questions

Our dress code is relaxed, modest because we are more interested in who you are than what you’re wearing. Feel free to be comfortable. Some of our folks dress up and others can always be found in a t-shirt and jeans.

Our Good Friday service will last about 45 minutes.

Our Sunday worship gatherings typically run about 60 minutes. This is going to be an exciting day of celebration and you’ll wonder where the time went!

We love kids and families at NewLife Church!

On Easter Sunday, all infant through pre-school age kiddos are welcome to be dropped off in our secure classrooms at the start of service.

Our elementary age kids will start the service together in The Gathering Place at the NE end of our building to worship in a large group before heading into their age appropriate classes.

For our nursing moms, we offer a Mother’s Nursing Room off our main lobby should you choose to keep your baby with you and need to use that space during service.

We can’t wait to celebrate Jesus with your kids!

Easter is the perfect time to invite your family, friends and neighbors to experience the gospel message and celebrate the life-changing grace & truth of Jesus and his resurrection. This weekend is what our faith is all about!

You can find us at 6036 NE 12th Ave in Pleasant Hill, IA. For a map from your location click here.