Plainview Churches to Hold Solemn Good Friday Services

Today is Good Friday, the most solemn day in the Christian calendar, the day that commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus at the hands of Roman prefect Pontius Pilate around 30 AD. Just 300 years later, the Roman Empire adopted Christianity as its state religion and changed Western history.

There are Good Friday services in most area churches. Many businesses close early today, but banks and government offices are open.

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There are Good Friday services all around town today. For example:  off Washington Avenue holds the solemn procession knows as the Stations of the Cross, beginning at noon at the Church. Plainview Reformed Church holds a Tenebrae service at 7:30 p.m. There are services all around the area Friday through Sunday. To see our complete list of Holy Week and Passover observances,  click here.

2. The Teluga Literary and Cultural Organization meets Friday at the The group, which promotes the culture of India, meets at 6 p.m. and is open to all.

3. Federal parks like  are free to visit this week. The home of Theodore Roosevelt, known as the "Summer White House," is open from 9 a.m - 5 p.m. You can take the family on a guided tour of the 26th President's mansion, which still has original furnishings, hunting trophies and family photos. It's less than 30 minutes by car from Plainview.

4.  Adventureland Amusement Park, with rides, games, and food, is open for spring break week. The park is open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Price: $21 for kids 4 feet and under, $25 for everyone taller.

5. We've got more family friendly content coming today. Did you see our Holy Week/Passover schedule of listings for our churches and synagogues? Just click here.  also told you about the upcoming Plainview school budget vote and the special celebration at PlainviewCenter on Thursday. While you're reading us, browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town. Have a thought on our stories, let us know.