Lincoln Church Carries Cross Through City on Good Friday

Congregation walks 8-foot walnut cross from church to downtown

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:22pm

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A bold, abstract silkscreen illustration featuring a large wooden cross repeated in a grid pattern, using vibrant neon colors to conceptually represent the public display of faith and community during a Good Friday cross walk.The public procession of a large wooden cross through the streets of Lincoln serves as a symbolic reenactment of Christ's crucifixion and a visible expression of the Christ Lincoln Lutheran congregation's faith.Lincoln Today

Pastors and members of the Christ Lincoln Lutheran Church carried an 8-foot-tall, 60-pound walnut cross through the streets of Lincoln, Nebraska on Good Friday. The group looped around the church to downtown and to the Capitol building, with Pastor Aaron Hutton saying the support from the community has been amazing as they walk together as the 'family of God'.

Why it matters

The annual Good Friday cross walk is a longstanding tradition for many Christian churches, serving as a symbolic reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. For the Christ Lincoln Lutheran congregation, the public procession is a way to visibly connect with the broader Lincoln community and share their faith during this holy season.

The details

The group carried an 8-foot-tall walnut cross weighing around 60 pounds, looping from the church to downtown Lincoln and the state Capitol building. Pastor Aaron Hutton said the experience was about the 'family of God doing it together' and a 'simple reminder' of their faith.

  • The cross walk took place on Good Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • The route ended at 7 p.m. at the Christ Lincoln Lutheran Church on Sumner Street, where the congregation held a Good Friday service.

The players

Christ Lincoln Lutheran Church

A Christian church in Lincoln, Nebraska that organized the Good Friday cross walk.

Pastor Aaron Hutton

The pastor of Christ Lincoln Lutheran Church who led the cross walk and spoke about the community support.

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What they’re saying

“The support's been amazing. Many people have come out, they've helped carry the cross and it's such a gift, I couldn't do it on my own. It's about the family of God doing it together and that's the peace. How do we get to be the family of God in this city, in this nation and beyond and today is just a simple reminder.”

— Pastor Aaron Hutton, Pastor

The takeaway

The Good Friday cross walk is a powerful display of faith and community, as the Christ Lincoln Lutheran congregation comes together to publicly carry a large wooden cross through the streets of Lincoln. This annual tradition serves as a symbolic reminder of their Christian beliefs and an opportunity to connect with the broader community.