🌷 UPtv's 2026 Easter Programming

Easter programming is returning on UPtv! I mentioned this news in a previous post, but now you can see the full schedule of religious films in UPtv's official press release below.



Press Release:

UPTV’S INSPIRATIONAL

EASTER LINE UP

RETURNS MARCH 29

UPtv’s uplifting slate is filled with almost 100 hours of programming including Bible favorites, the Cable Premiere Movie Where the Wind Blows and a sneak peek of the Cable Premiere Series Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries

ATLANTA – March 19, 2026 – 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. Beginning Sunday, March 29, the network will air the beloved faith classic The Ten Commandments, followed by a Love Comes Softly movie marathon. Good Friday showcases enduring films that bring the Bible’s most powerful stories to life, including The Ten Commandments, The Greatest Story Ever Told and Mary, Mother of Jesus. Holy Saturday is filled with fan‑favorite Amish movies such as Christmas in Amish Country, Christmas at the Amish Bakery and Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise.

Easter Sunday brings the Cable Premiere of Where the Wind Blows at 7 p.m. ET. The film follows a hardened cowboy who pauses his untethered life on the open range when he agrees to pose as a temporary husband for his late friend’s widow so she can adopt. What begins as a practical arrangement turns into an unexpected chance at love. Where the Wind Blows stars Trevor Donovan and Ashley Elaine and is based on the acclaimed novel by Caroline Fyffe. During the movie premiere, viewers will see a first look of the all-new cozy mystery series Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, making its cable debut on Thursday, April 23rd at 9 p.m. ET.

“For many of our viewers, watching these films is an Easter tradition,” said Crissie Miller, Vice President, Content Strategy, at UPtv. “By pairing iconic Bible favorites with heartfelt new premieres, we’re creating a viewing experience that honors the season’s message of faith and hope while continuing to offer fresh, uplifting stories our audience craves.”


Programming Slate:


Palm Sunday – March 29

The Ten Commandments – 9 a.m. ET
Love Comes Softly – 1 p.m. ET
Love’s Abiding Joy – 3 p.m. ET
Love’s Enduring Promise – 5 p.m. ET
Love’s Long Journey – 7 p.m. ET
Love’s Unending Legacy – 9 p.m. ET
The Ten Commandments – 11 p.m. ET


Good Friday – April 3

The Greatest Story Ever Told – 10 a.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 2 p.m. ET
The Ten Commandments – 4 p.m. ET
The Greatest Story Ever Told – 8 p.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 12 a.m. ET
Mark Lowry: There is Hope – 2 a.m. ET


Holy Saturday – April 4

Christmas in Amish Country – 9 a.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 11 a.m. ET
Love Finds You in Valentine – 1 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek – 3 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Charm – 5 p.m. ET
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – 7 p.m. ET
Runaway Romance – 9 p.m. ET
Plus One at an Amish Wedding – 11 p.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 1 a.m. ET


Easter Sunday – April 5

Travis Tritt: Country Chapel – 9 a.m. ET
Finding Normal – 10 a.m. ET
Southern Gospel – 12 p.m. ET
Adeline – 2 p.m. ET
When We Last Spoke – 4:30 p.m. ET

Where the Wind Blows Premiere – 7 p.m. ET

A hardened cowboy puts his unfettered life on the open range on pause when he pretends to be a temporary husband for his late friend’s widow so she can adopt. The two go from strangers to something neither expected: a chance at love.

Starring: Trevor Donovan, Ashley Elaine

Love Finds You in Charm – 9 p.m. ET

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

Where the Wind Blows Encore – 1 a.m. ET

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About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico. UP Faith & Family is the leading subscription streaming service for uplifting entertainment. UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a new subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, also manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a FAST channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. Additionally, UP Entertainment also represents partner brands Ovation TV. Ovation is an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone”, has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos.

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For more details on the NEW programming coming to UPtv in April and reviews for "Where the Wind Blows" (which is rated PG-13 and contains violence and suggestive material) - please click here.

I hope many of you will enjoy the classic religious movies airing on UPtv this Easter!

Blessings to you all,

Net

Are You Watching the New Mystery Series, Blue Skies?

If you’re looking for a cozy mystery series, I’d love to recommend the UP Faith & Family original, Blue Skies!

I’ve mentioned this series before, but I recently had the chance to watch the first three episodes, and they were all quite enjoyable and family-friendly overall. That said, as with most mystery stories, there are elements of violence and murder that are definitely too intense for very young viewers, so a little discretion is wise.

Otherwise, Blue Skies carries that same comforting, small-town mystery charm you might feel from Hallmark or Great American Family.

The series stars Scarlet Hunter as Detective Jodi Larsen and Markian Tarasiuk (Mistletoe Connection, Christmas Jars) as Ryan Miller.

It’s an intriguing story that follows Jodi, a former member of the military, as she returns to her hometown and begins working at Crystal Ridge National Park as a criminal investigator.

While reconnecting with her father is a meaningful part of her homecoming, she also forms a special bond with a stray dog she names Blue, an incredibly gifted tracking dog with a natural instinct for search and rescue.

Along the way, she reconnects with Ryan, a former high school friend who now runs a local coffee shop and rock-climbing wall. He's clearly someone who shares her love for the outdoors and a bit of adventure.

Each episode presents a new mystery as we watch Jodi settle into her new role, build relationships with her park colleagues, and partner with her loyal K9 companion, who quickly becomes a favorite among the team.

It was also interesting to see an appearance from Chesapeake Shores and Mistletoe Connection actress, Jessica Sipos (seen in the picture above).


You can stream Blue Skies on UP Faith & Family or through Amazon. There are 8 episodes in the series and new episodes drop every Thursday - ending on April 9th.


And if you’ve already seen some of the episodes, too, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Happy sleuthing!

Net

*images courtesy: UPtv

Hope Valley: 1874 - a Hallmark Plus Streaming Series Starring Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, and Jill Hennessy

New Drama Series: Hope Valley: 1874

Streaming: Hallmark+

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

*Future new episodes drop on Thursdays

Storyline via Hallmark: Showcasing themes of perseverance and romance, this series explores the journey of a mother as she discovers a new chapter in her life as she helps forge what starts out as a collection of isolated settlers into a small, close-knit community during the rugged and hopeful Pioneer Era. This prequel to Hallmark’s historical drama series, When Calls the Heart, will take viewers back in time to follow the early settlers of the community that will one day become the beloved frontier town of Hope Valley.

Episode 1:

In 1874, Rebecca Clarke travels with her 11-year-old daughter to the Canadian frontier in search of a new life. When she realizes the boardinghouse she purchased is not as advertised, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher Tom Moore.

I hope many of you can enjoy Hope Valley: 1874 on Hallmark+!

I’m planning to renew my streaming subscription so I can enjoy this new series right away! I just can’t resist a good frontier drama! I’m far too excited to wait for it to eventually make its way to the Hallmark Channel.

Please share in comments below - if you're planning to watch, too!

See streaming options through Amazon Prime or Hallmark+. (Use the code HVHALFOFF for a limited time - for 50% off an annual subscription)

Blessings to you all,

Net

New Key Art for "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Released + Premiere Date Change

( click here to enlarge image ) 

Great American Family released this new poster today for "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3!

The key art features Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell in the forefront with other cast members featured in the frames - Jesse Hutch, Sarah Fisher, Trevor Donovan, Hanneke Talbot, Jon McLaren, Jillian Murray, and Nick Bateman.

I also wanted to mention that there has been a slight change in the premiere date on Great American Family. It was originally announced that the series would air on Saturday, but like Crossroad Springs, it has been moved to Sunday nights, with the first episode airing on Easter Sunday.

Premiere Date - TV: Sunday, April 5th at 8/7c on Great American Family and GFam+

Premiere Date - Streaming: Thursday, April 2nd on Great American Pure Flix

There will be six episodes in "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3 - airing on Great American Family from April 5th (Easter) to May 10th (Mother's Day)

Stay tuned for more details on each episode.

Season 3 is almost here!

Net

*images via: Great American Media

When Hope Calls
Season 2 Streaming

🎄✨ Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel Film New Great American Family Christmas Movie

( screeenshot via: Brett Varvel Instagram Stories ) 

Two well known Great American Family actors recently shared some exciting news!

A new Christmas Movie is in the works for 2026 starring Jillian Murray ("Chasing Christmas") and Brett Varvel ("County Rescue").

Both stars took to social media to share some fun videos of the behind-the-scenes action - tagging each other and Great American Family. I posted these videos below.

The title for this movie is currently unknown, but it appears they are filming at the production location in Buffalo, New York, where they have been experiencing a very snowy blizzard - the perfect time and feel for creating a Christmas movie!

A very special thank you to all of my friends who messaged me to be sure I heard about this movie!

I hope you all enjoy these videos:

May Your Day Be

Merry & Bright!

Net