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Lent, Holy Week and Easter

Following Jesus' journey through suffering and death to new life

Lent and Easter are an important part of the Christian calendar.

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The season of Lent lasts for forty days (not including Sundays). It is a time when Christians reflect and prepare for the celebrations of Easter. Some people fast, eat frugally or give up treats following the example of Jesus, who fasted for forty days in the wilderness.  The final week of Lent is Holy Week - the days leading up Easter, when we recognize the events leading up to Jesus resurrection on Easter Sunday.

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People also give to charity, set aside time to study the Bible and meet with other Christians to reflect on Jesus' life and prepare for the events of Holy Week and Easter.

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We invite you to join us for one or more of our special Lenten activities or worship services during this time of reflection and renewal.  During this time we still have our regular Sunday or Wednesday worship services and weekly church activities as well.

Activities

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Lenten Worship

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9:00am and 6:15pm

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

   Feb. 14, 2024

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.

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Ashes made from palms used in last years Palm Sunday celebration are blessed and are used to make crosses on people's foreheads. This custom dates back to the middle ages.

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Ash Wednesday services set the tone for Lent, with somber readings and hymns and a focus on penitence (saying sorry for and turning away from sin).

Holy Week is the name given to the week beginning on Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday.

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PALM SUNDAY SERVICES

   Mar. 24, 2024

9:00am and 11:00am

On Palm Sunday Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to crowds and cheers.  His triumphant entry into Jerusalem has been celebrated on the Sunday before Easter since the first centuries of Christianity.

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The crowds waved palm branches and threw them down on the path before Jesus.  We remember this by making crosses out of palm leaves and have a procession into the church, just like the one Jesus experienced.

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Morning Prayer

   Monday - Friday  

9:00am

During the sacred week of Holy Week, we gather for a quiet time each morning to contemplate the suffering of Jesus Christ as we approach Easter.

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Tenebrae

   Wednesday, Mar. 27

6:15 pm

A series of Scripture readings chronicles Jesus's final week, ending with his burial. After each reading a candle is snuffed out, until only the Christ candle remains lit.

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Maunday Thursday

   Thursday, Mar. 28

Maundy Thursday is the day when we remember Jesus sharing the Last Supper with his disciples before his death. 

This day gets its name from the Latin word  mandare meaning 'to command'.  We remember Jesus' command: 'Love one another as I have loved you'. 

At the Last Supper Jesus washed the disciples' feet. 

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We recreate this act of service, not only as a reminder of the nature of Jesus, but also the kind of service we should demonstrate in our love for one another.  All are welcome to come to the altar and have their feet washed.

7:00 pm

Good Friday

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The Three Hours

   Friday, Mar. 29

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A series of meditations, on the half-hour, reflecting on the last words of Jesus Christ.  The three hours commemorates the three hours that Jesus hung on the cross.

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The Stations of the Cross

   Friday, Mar. 29

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

A procession around the interior of the church with prayers, readings, and chant, reflecting on 14 moments of Jesus journey, from his condemnation before Pilate, to his crucifixion.

Holy Saturday

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Good Friday Service

   Friday, Mar. 29

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Good Friday service includes the Veneration of the Cross.  There is no Holy Communion at this service.

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Holy Saturday Service

   Saturday, Mar. 30

9:00 am - 9:30 am

A brief service commemorating they time when Jesus lays in the tomb.

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Easter Services

EASTER SUNDAY

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, three days after his crucifixion on the cross. Jesus triumph over death  is the foundation of our faith.  We have multiple opportunities on Easter Sunday to celebrate and worship.

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Sunrise Service

   Sunday, Mar. 31    7:30 am

A quiet contemplative worship, outdoors without music. (bring your own chair)

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Contemporary Service

   Sunday, Mar. 31    9:00 am

A family oriented worship experience with children participating actively in the service and with contemporary Christian music videos.

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Easter Egg Hunt

   Sunday, Mar. 31    10:15 am

After the 9:00 service, we will have an Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of Davis Hall.  Bring your Easter Basket and join in the fun.  We anticipate a surprise visitor, so don't miss it!

(Ages 12 and under)

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Traditional Easter Eucharist

   Sunday, Mar. 31    11:00 am

Traditional service with music provided by our choir.  This service will be streamed on Facebook Live.

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