Holy Week & Easter
The culmination of the Lenten season is our observance of Holy Week, as we remember Jesus' last days in Jerusalem, his dedication to radical love and justice that saw him crucified by the powers that be, and the resurrection of hope. Join us as we walk with him from Palm Sunday to Maundy (or Holy) Thursday to Good Friday to Easter Sunday.
Maundy Thursday
Gathered on the Edge
Thursday, 4/14 @ 7pm EDT LIVE!
On-Site & Online via Zoom at
http://zoom.us/j/907548568
We remember Jesus’ last night with his disciples, and his last supper, where he washed their feet and encouraged them in a “new commandment,” that they should love one another. And then, as Jesus lets go of certainty and control to enter into his long, “dark night of the soul,” he leaves them with a powerful, prophetic memory of his purpose: to point us toward the Way and Reign of God on earth, as it is in heaven. (Luke 22;1-23) We will share a sign of foot-washing and holy communion.
Gathered on the Edge
Thursday, 4/14 @ 7pm EDT LIVE!
On-Site & Online via Zoom at
http://zoom.us/j/907548568
We remember Jesus’ last night with his disciples, and his last supper, where he washed their feet and encouraged them in a “new commandment,” that they should love one another. And then, as Jesus lets go of certainty and control to enter into his long, “dark night of the soul,” he leaves them with a powerful, prophetic memory of his purpose: to point us toward the Way and Reign of God on earth, as it is in heaven. (Luke 22;1-23) We will share a sign of foot-washing and holy communion.
- "Masks Respected, Not Required" COVID protocols are now in effect. See below for more info
- We will share holy communion / the eucharist / the Lord's Supper as part of our worship. If participating online, please prepare something to eat and drink at home. (It does not need to be fancy, but whatever's on hand.) Elements served on-site are gluten- and alcohol-free. ALL are invited to share.
- To download a PDF of the worship bulletin for this service, click here
- To download a LARGE PRINT BULLETIN, click here
Good Friday
7 Last Words of Christ
Friday, 4/15 @ 7pm EDT LIVE!
On-Site & Online via Zoom at
First Baptist Church, Needham
858 Great Plain Ave
We will share this opportunity to remember Jesus’ execution on the cross and his “7 Last Words” with neighbors in Needham as part of an ecumenical worship service hosted by First Baptist Church, 858 Great Plain Avenue. (Masks will be required for all.) This service will be live on-site at First Baptist and on Zoom, in a limited fashion, at our usual worship link:
http://zoom.us/j/907548568
7 Last Words of Christ
Friday, 4/15 @ 7pm EDT LIVE!
On-Site & Online via Zoom at
First Baptist Church, Needham
858 Great Plain Ave
We will share this opportunity to remember Jesus’ execution on the cross and his “7 Last Words” with neighbors in Needham as part of an ecumenical worship service hosted by First Baptist Church, 858 Great Plain Avenue. (Masks will be required for all.) This service will be live on-site at First Baptist and on Zoom, in a limited fashion, at our usual worship link:
http://zoom.us/j/907548568
- Masks are required for all on-site
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Flower the Cross for Easter
A bare wooden cross stands at the center of our worship during this season of Lent. It will get even colder and harder during Holy Week as we accompany Jesus through the last hours of his life to his crucifixion on Good Friday and his burial in the tomb. But we believe death does not have the last word, and even the cross can be redeemed. As a sign of our hope in the resurrection, please bring flowers—LOTS OF FLOWERS—either from your lawn or the store, to decorate the cross and make it bloom on Easter Sunday, April 17 @ 10am.
Flower the Cross for Easter
A bare wooden cross stands at the center of our worship during this season of Lent. It will get even colder and harder during Holy Week as we accompany Jesus through the last hours of his life to his crucifixion on Good Friday and his burial in the tomb. But we believe death does not have the last word, and even the cross can be redeemed. As a sign of our hope in the resurrection, please bring flowers—LOTS OF FLOWERS—either from your lawn or the store, to decorate the cross and make it bloom on Easter Sunday, April 17 @ 10am.
Easter Sunday
While It Was Still Dark
Sunday, 4/17 @ 10am EDT LIVE!
On-Site & Online via Zoom at
http://zoom.us/j/907548568
1am. 2am 3am. Technically, these are early morning hours, but as anyone who’s woken up then knows, it is still quite dark. Sometimes only the clock tells you it’s the morning and not midnight. The Gospel According to John is clear that, just as a new day is born in the dark, whatever resurrection is, it’s something that begins while it is still dark. Let’s put our “learning to walk in the dark” skills to work and follow the faithful women to the tomb and have a look for ourselves. (John 20:1-18) Rev. John to preach
While It Was Still Dark
Sunday, 4/17 @ 10am EDT LIVE!
On-Site & Online via Zoom at
http://zoom.us/j/907548568
1am. 2am 3am. Technically, these are early morning hours, but as anyone who’s woken up then knows, it is still quite dark. Sometimes only the clock tells you it’s the morning and not midnight. The Gospel According to John is clear that, just as a new day is born in the dark, whatever resurrection is, it’s something that begins while it is still dark. Let’s put our “learning to walk in the dark” skills to work and follow the faithful women to the tomb and have a look for ourselves. (John 20:1-18) Rev. John to preach
- "Masks Respected, Not Required" COVID protocols are now in effect. See below for more info
- We will share holy communion / the eucharist / the Lord's Supper as part of our worship. If participating online, please prepare something to eat and drink at home. (It does not need to be fancy, but whatever's on hand.) Elements served on-site are gluten- and alcohol-free. ALL are invited to share.
- To download a PDF of the worship bulletin for this service, click here
- To download a LARGE PRINT BULLETIN, click here