Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click on “more” for details about this week’s Church School class offerings.
Worship Services
Maundy Thursday Service | 7 pm
Pastor Heather will preach from Luke 22:7–20, and her sermon will be titled “Collective Memory.” Join us as we recall Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. As part of our service, you will be invited to participate in the sacrament of Communion from home. Please have bread and wine/juice on hand.
Join us on YouTube, Facebook, or Zoom. Or, call 646.876.9923 and enter the meeting ID, 719 305 823, when
Good Friday Service | 12 pm
Pastor Randy will be a guest preacher at St. James AME Church’s “Seven Last Words” service on Good Friday, April 10, 12–3 pm. He will be speaking on the Fifth Word Jesus spoke from the cross, “I thirst” from John 19:28–29.
You are invited to virtually attend the service on Zoom. Click here at the scheduled time to watch on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Or, you may call 253.215.8782 and enter the meeting ID, 808 169 530, when prompted.
Good Friday Service | 7 pm
Pastor Randy will lead a Tenebrae service of light and darkness, featuring Gospel lessons from John 19:16–30 and Luke 23:50–56, and deliver a homily. Join us on YouTube or Facebook.
Following the service (at approximately 7:45 pm), the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan will lead a time of discussion on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet; or call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 954 354 780 when prompted.
Saturday Easter Vigil at Home
While ELPC will not be offering an Easter Vigil livestream, we invite you and your family to gather together the evening of Sat., April 11, and create a worship experience at home. Download a worship guide.
Easter Sunday Journey Worship | 8:45 Am
Pastor Patrice will preach from Matthew 28:1–10. Join us on Zoom, YouTube, or Facebook on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. Or, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 758 273 383 when prompted.
Easter Sunday Sanctuary Worship | 11 am
Pastor Randy will preach from I Corinthians 15 and Colossians 1, and his sermon will be titled “An Easter Mystery.” Join us on YouTube or Facebook. Special prelude music will begin at 10:54 am.
Easter Sunday Worship with PC(USA)
The PC(USA) is offering a special Easter service video to celebrate the risen Christ on Easter and deliver a message of hope to all. Watch as your time permits. The service is available in English, Spanish, and Korean. CLick here for more information.
Wednesday Taizé Prayer Service | 7 pm
The Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan invites you to stream an archived Taizé prayer service. Stream here
Sunday Church School Classes
Soul Food | 9:45 am
Join our online sessions as we share experiences of suffering and loss, but also renewal and hope, at the end of this Holy Week. Sessions will be hosted on Zoom by Tiffany Sudar and Linda Lane. New participants are asked to sign up in advance by contacting the Rev. Joe Hajdu as soon as possible.