Find Joy in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This Easter, Celebrate His Greater Love for You
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
—John 15:12–13
Join Us in Celebrating the Greater Love of Jesus Each Day of Holy Week
You’re invited to remember the events of the last week of Jesus Christ’s mortal life, when He overcame sin and death so each of us can do the same. As you learn of Him, feel His love, and follow His example, you will find the peace, hope, and joy that comes from being His disciple.
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Make Your Easter More Meaningful
Music, Activities, and Ideas for a Christ-Centered Easter Season
Activities
Find the Children’s Easter Reflection Journal and other activities for children in the Friend magazine.
Study
We invite each of you to “seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written” during this Easter season (Ether 12:41).
Music
Listen to inspirational music about the Savior Jesus Christ this Easter. Available on Spotify, YouTube, and the Church Music Library.
Video
Watch a playlist of Bible videos and other inspirational videos about Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Video
Join us for the musical event streaming on Palm Sunday, March 29th.
Images
View a collection of images celebrating the events of the last week of the Savior’s life, leading to His Resurrection and ministry to the people in the Americas.
Jesus Christ Is the Son of God
We believe Jesus Christ is the literal Son of God, sent to earth to redeem us from sin and death. He willingly took on the role of our Savior to help fulfill God’s plan of happiness for His children.
He Understands You Perfectly
Jesus suffered for all of our sins as He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane and was hung on the cross to die. He gained a perfect, divine understanding of everything you have ever experienced.
He Died for You on the Cross at Calvary
The Savior’s ultimate sacrifice for all of us, which we call the Atonement, makes it possible for us to repent and be forgiven for our sins, making us worthy to live with God again someday.
He Was Resurrected So You Can Live Again
Jesus Christ’s victory over death through His Resurrection makes it possible for all of us to live again. If we live Christ’s gospel, we can look forward to living with God and our families for eternity.
Jesus Visited His “Other Sheep”
After His Resurrection, Jesus visited His people in the Americas. The Book of Mormon recounts how He ministered to the people there and established His Church there as He did in the Middle East (3 Nephi 11 ).
Jesus Christ Lives Today
After Christ returned to live with our Heavenly Father, parts of His Church were lost over time. In 1820, Jesus Christ’s true Church was restored. He leads it through a living prophet and apostles today.
Easter FAQ
How do Latter-day Saints celebrate Easter?
How do Latter-day Saints celebrate Easter?
Year-round, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints try to keep the Sabbath day holy by worshiping at church and focusing the day on activities that help us draw closer to Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday brings a special focus on Christ’s Resurrection. That might look like families reading passages about the Resurrection from the Bible together or congregations including Easter musical numbers during their worship services.
Many Latter-day Saints celebrate events leading up to Easter, like Palm Sunday and Good Friday, by studying the events of Holy Week, listening to songs about Jesus Christ, and enjoying a special meal with family and friends. Some members also choose to celebrate the holiday season with traditions from their country, such as decorating Easter eggs, having an Easter egg hunt, giving chocolate or other presents, buying Easter lilies, or serving others.
Many Latter-day Saints celebrate events leading up to Easter, like Palm Sunday and Good Friday, by studying the events of Holy Week, listening to songs about Jesus Christ, and enjoying a special meal with family and friends. Some members also choose to celebrate the holiday season with traditions from their country, such as decorating Easter eggs, having an Easter egg hunt, giving chocolate or other presents, buying Easter lilies, or serving others.
Why does the date for Easter change every year?
Why does the date for Easter change every year?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates Easter on the same day as most other Christian denominations around the world—a schedule that depends on the moon. It is the first Sunday after the first full moon that happens after the ecclesiastical spring equinox. In 2026, most Christians will celebrate Easter Sunday on April 5, 2026.
Early Christian churches attempted to match their celebration of Easter with the New Testament account of the Resurrection, which states that Jesus’s Last Supper with His disciples before He was crucified was part of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover is celebrated according to the Hebrew lunar calendar. Over time, adjustments were made to create a more standardized calculation of the date (such as having it always fall on a Sunday). As a result, today’s Easter date is still influenced by lunar cycles but no longer matches the dates for Passover.
Early Christian churches attempted to match their celebration of Easter with the New Testament account of the Resurrection, which states that Jesus’s Last Supper with His disciples before He was crucified was part of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover is celebrated according to the Hebrew lunar calendar. Over time, adjustments were made to create a more standardized calculation of the date (such as having it always fall on a Sunday). As a result, today’s Easter date is still influenced by lunar cycles but no longer matches the dates for Passover.
What are Sunday church services like?
What are Sunday church services like?
If you have never worshiped with us before but you would like to come to church on Easter Sunday, here’s a little about what to expect. You can also learn more here .
- Our main worship service is called sacrament meeting. It includes an opening and closing prayer, hymns sung by the congregation, and sermons (or “talks”) given by members of the congregation.
- We also take the sacrament, where we have the opportunity to take a small piece of bread and cup of water to remember Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for us, as He taught His disciples during the Last Supper.
- You can participate as much as you’d like—you can sing along with hymns or just listen, take the Sacrament or simply pass the tray along.
- Most women in the congregation will likely be wearing a skirt or dress, and most men wear a white button-up shirt and tie. But please wear what you feel most comfortable in.
- We don’t ask for donations or pass around a collection plate during services.
Does the Church hold special worship services on Easter?
Does the Church hold special worship services on Easter?
Our worship services throughout the year are centered on Jesus Christ, including the time we spend each Sunday remembering Him during the sacrament.
On Easter Sunday, sermons are focused specifically on Jesus’s Resurrection and sacrifice for us. Local leaders often choose to have the congregation sing Easter-specific hymns, such as “Christ the Lord is Risen Today ,” or ask someone to perform a special musical number about the Savior.
Additional meetings outside of the main worship service, such as Sunday School classes or choir practice, are canceled so people can spend more time with family.
Easter sometimes falls on the first weekend of April, which is when the Church holds its annualgeneral conference . Messages and music at the conference are focused on Jesus Christ, and all are invited to watch and listen to the conference on digital channels.
On Easter Sunday, sermons are focused specifically on Jesus’s Resurrection and sacrifice for us. Local leaders often choose to have the congregation sing Easter-specific hymns, such as “
Additional meetings outside of the main worship service, such as Sunday School classes or choir practice, are canceled so people can spend more time with family.
Easter sometimes falls on the first weekend of April, which is when the Church holds its annual
What scriptures tell the Easter Story?
What scriptures tell the Easter Story?
The full accounts of Jesus’s suffering in Gethsemane, His death on the cross, and His Resurrection can be found in the New Testament here:
Matthew 26–28
Mark 14–16
Luke 22–24
John 18–20
The full account in the Book of Mormon of Jesus’s visit to the Americas after His Resurrection can be found here:
3 Nephi 11–28
The full account in the Book of Mormon of Jesus’s visit to the Americas after His Resurrection can be found here:
What does the Book of Mormon teach about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?
What does the Book of Mormon teach about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ is a book of holy scripture that, along with the Bible, testifies of Jesus Christ’s role as our Savior and teaches us how to follow Him.
The pinnacle event of the Book of Mormon is Jesus’s visit to His “other sheep” in the ancient Americas after His Resurrection. There, the people felt the prints of the nails in His hands and feet and the wound in His side. They worshiped Him as the prophesied Savior. Just as He did during His ministry in the Middle East, Jesus healed, blessed, and taught the multitudes and organized His Church.
You can read the full account in the Book of Mormon of Christ’s visit to the Americas here:
3 Nephi 11–28 .
The pinnacle event of the Book of Mormon is Jesus’s visit to His “other sheep” in the ancient Americas after His Resurrection. There, the people felt the prints of the nails in His hands and feet and the wound in His side. They worshiped Him as the prophesied Savior. Just as He did during His ministry in the Middle East, Jesus healed, blessed, and taught the multitudes and organized His Church.
You can read the full account in the Book of Mormon of Christ’s visit to the Americas here: