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Holy Week & Easter
Stations of the Cross
Fridays in Lent, 12 PM
Walk with Jesus on the road to Calvary as a part of your Lenten practice this year. A printed booklet will be available, and Deacon Rebecca will be there guide you through each station. May this sacred space draw you more deeply into a relationship with Christ.
Confession
By appointment only, call us at (615) 661-0890.
This Lent, everyone is invited to participate in the Rite of Reconciliation with Mother Natalie. This rite can be found on pages 447-452 of the Book of Common Prayer.
Feast of the Annunciation
Wednesday, March 25th, 7 PM
Outdoor Procession of the Palms at 10:15 AM service only.
The Feast of the Annunciation is one of the most important in the Church calendar. It commemorates the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he informed her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This is a celebration of the actual Incarnation of Our Savior--the Word made flesh.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29th, 8 & 10:15 AM
Outdoor Procession of the Palms at 10:15 AM service only.
On Palm Sunday, we reflect upon Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem. We participate in our own procession with singing and waving palm fronds. Afterward, we hear the Passion reading––juxtaposing the welcome of Jesus with His betrayal.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2nd, 7 PM
The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday is from the word mandatum (commandment) given by our Lord: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” This commemorates Christ’s example of servant ministry, the institution of the Eucharist, the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, and the betrayal leading to the crucifixion. This service will follow the traditional Maundy Thursday liturgy with a foot washing and the Stripping of the Altar.
Good Friday
Friday, April 3rd, 7 PM
Good Friday is traditionally a day of fasting and contemplation, centered upon the Cross of Christ. In the Good Friday service, there is time spent for venerating the Cross. Afterward, you are invited to the chapel for prayer and private devotion.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5th, 8 AM & 10:15 AM
On Easter Sunday, we remember and celebrate the victorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! Easter Sunday kicks off a period of 50 days traditionally known as Eastertide — ending with Pentecost Sunday. During this season we are invited into a season of celebration!
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 5th, following the 10:15 AM service
Calling all kids! Children will receive egg cartons to decorate during Children’s Church. (During the 10:15 AM service only.) After the service, they will go out to the green space behind the church and find eggs to fill their carton. 1/2 of the eggs will be filled with candy, and 1/2 will be filled with toys. All candy is nut-free.
When all children have finished the egg hunt, the leftovers are up for grabs!*
*We even have a few Easter eggs for grown ups to enjoy in the Fellowship Hall.