UPTV'S INSPIRATIONAL EASTER LINE UP RETURNS APRIL 13

UPtv's uplifting slate is filled with more than 100 hours of programming including contemporary premiere series, a musical, Bible favorites and the World Premiere Movie Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise

ATLANTA - April 2, 2025 - UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, will celebrate the Easter season from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with programming embracing love, hope, faith and new beginnings. Kicking off Sunday, April 13, the network will debut the award-winning family drama series, These Stones, with an all-day marathon beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. In These Stones, a grieving daughter (Madeline Carroll) finds herself drawn into the same supernatural program her late mother worked - matching undercover Bible characters with people facing challenges today. It's all this stunned daughter can do to keep up normal appearances while seeking redemption for her past mistakes. Following the all-day marathon of These Stones, viewers can watch The Thorn (7 p.m. ET), a theatrical adaption of the live show that has been seen by over a million people on stage. The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity through music, dance and acrobatics. Good Friday and Holy Saturday are filled with Bible classics such as The Ten Commandments, The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Passion of the Christ and Mary, Mother of Jesus.

Easter Sunday brings the World Premiere of Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise at 7 p.m. ET. After Cheryl's 3-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from Chicago to the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water, Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt this small town in Ohio. As Cheryl begins to solve the mystery, she finds community, belonging and the potential of new love. Will Sugarcreek become Cheryl's new home? Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise stars Galadriel Stineman and Kevin Joy and is based on Guideposts' bestselling book series.

"Since 2012, UPtv has been the go-to destination for viewers seeking faith content during the Easter season," said Hector Campos, senior vice president, content strategy and acquisition at UP Entertainment. "We continue to be the premier home for Easter programming by offering a wide range of titles including Bible favorites that are must-watches every year, such as The Passion of the Christ, as well as all-new premieres of uplifting series, a musical and movies such as These Stones, The Thorn and Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise."

The My UPtv app is available for viewers to download and to track movie viewing. The tracker app allows viewers to learn more about upcoming movies and series on the network, watch previews and request personalized showtime alerts. Viewers can also "favorite" movie titles to add to a personal collection to easily access them later, set calendar reminders and request notifications. Download the app: uptv.com/myapp

Premiere Slate:

These Stones Season 1 Marathon - Sunday, April 13 from 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET - Cable Premiere

Grieving the loss of her mother, a young woman gets drawn into a supernatural system working with undercover Bible characters to help people in crisis.

Starring: Madeline Carroll, Karen Abercrombie

The Thorn - Sunday, April 13 at 7 p.m. ET - Cable Premiere

When a slave boy stumbles upon the last living disciple of Jesus, the old man recounts his memories of the life and death of the Messiah. Performed with music, dance and acrobatics this theatrical performance was captured live on stage.

Starring: Jim Miles, Carter Rockwood

Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise - Sunday, April 20 at 7 p.m. ET - World Premiere

After Cheryl's 3-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from Chicago to the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water, Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt the small town of Ohio. As Cheryl begins to solve the mystery, she finds community, belonging and the potential of new love. Will Sugarcreek become Cheryl's new home?

Starring: Galadriel Stineman, Kevin Joy

Palm Sunday - April 13

The Ten Commandments - 10:30 a.m. ET

These Stones Season 1 Premiere Marathon - 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET

The Thorn Premiere - 7 p.m. ET

The Greatest Story Ever Told - 9 p.m. ET

Mary, Mother of Jesus - 1 a.m. ET

Good Friday - April 18

The Thorn - 8 a.m. ET

Mary, Mother of Jesus - 10 a.m. ET

The Ten Commandments - 12 p.m. ET

The Greatest Story Ever Told - 4 p.m. ET

The Passion of the Christ - 8 p.m. ET

The Passion of the Christ Encore - 10 p.m. ET

The Thorn - 12 a.m. ET

Holy Saturday - April 19

Movie Marathon - 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

These Stones Season 1 Marathon - 5:30 p.m. ET - 10 p.m. ET

The Greatest Story Ever Told - 10 p.m. ET

Easter Sunday - April 20

These Stones Season 1 - 9 a.m. ET - 10:30 a.m. ET

Amish Movie Marathon - 8:30 a.m. ET - 3 a.m. ET

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise - 7 p.m. ET

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise Encore - 11 p.m. ET

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