Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click on “more” for details about this week’s Church School classes.
Worship Services
Good Friday | Friday, 12 pm
Pastor Heather will preach from Isaiah 52:13–53:12, and deliver a homily titled “Faith + Suffering.” The service will include hearing again the Seven Last Words spoken by Jesus Christ on the cross.
Good Friday | Friday, 7 pm
Pastor Patrice will preach from John 18:15–18, 25–27, and her sermon will be titled “Faith + Denial.” This tenebrae service will feature Lenten hymns, and readings of both the seven “I Am” statements made by Christ, as well as a compilation of seven “I Am Not” statements made by Christ’s adversaries as recorded in John 18 and 19.
Easter Vigil | Saturday, 7 pm
This historic service begins on the Penn Ave. steps and then moves by procession into the Narthex and Sanctuary, culminating in the celebration of the first Holy Communion of the Easter season. The Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan and the Rev. Dr. Randy Bush will lead this processing vigil.
Easter Sunday Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 Am
Our Easter Sunday Journey worship service will be held in the Social Hall, with the Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy preaching. Communion will be celebrated.
Easter Sunday Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our Easter Sunday Sanctuary Worship service will be preceded by special music beginning at 10:45 am. Pastor Randy will preach from Matthew 28:1–10, and his sermon will be titled “A Certain Victory.” Communion will be celebrated.
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Led by the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan, our hour-long Taizé service includes sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. If you’re unable to participate in person, join our live stream on your computer or mobile device.
Christian Education Classes
Our Church School classes will not meet on Easter Sunday, April 21. Classes for people of all ages will resume on Sunday, April 28.
We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays from 9:45–10:45 am. Click the links for adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.