Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. There will be no Church School Classes on Easter Sunday, April 1. Classes will resume for people of all ages on Sunday, April 8, 9:45 am. Click the links for adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Worship Services
Good Friday | 12 pm, 7 pm
Pastor Randy will lead our 12 pm service, in the Chapel. The service will include hearing again the Seven Last Words spoken by Jesus Christ on the cross.
Pastor Heather will lead our 7 pm service in the Sanctuary. It 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 | 8:45 am
Our Easter Sunday Journey worship service will be held in the Social Hall, with Pastor Heather preaching.
Easter Sunday Sanctuary Worship | 11 am
Our Easter Sunday Sanctuary worship service will be preceded by special music beginning at 10:45 am. Pastor Randy will preach from Mark 16:1–8, and his sermon will be titled “Running with Good News.”
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.