Churches across Door and Kewaunee counties hope you consider making a visit to their sanctuary a part of your Easter celebration this year. At a time when regular attendance at religious services continues to slide down, churches tend to see a boost at major holidays, especially Easter. Approximately 43 percent of Americans plan to attend Easter services this weekend, according to polling numbers, compared to 20 percent who attend every week and 57 percent who say they seldom or never go to church. With a chance to invite more people to come again, Father Dan Schuster of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg and Holy Trinity Parish in Casco says he wants to see if they are continuing to build on the hope and joy in the community that he has seen since he came to the area six years ago.

Pastor Matthew Sprunger hopes attendees realize the sacrifice Jesus made when he died on the cross for their sins.

Pastor Joel McKenney believes that Jesus’ rising shows that with his death is a new beginning for all who believe.

Many churches began their Holy Week Services on Sunday with what is commonly known as Palm Sunday. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday services are also celebrated as the lead-up to Easter on Sunday.