This week, the center of the church’s year, is one of striking contrasts: Jesus rides into Jerusalem surrounded by shouts of glory, only to be left alone to die on the cross, abandoned by even his closest friends. Mark’s gospel presents Jesus in his complete human vulnerability: agitated, grieved, scared, forsaken. Though we lament Christ’s suffering and all human suffering, we also expect God’s salvation: in the wine and bread, Jesus promises that his death will mark a new covenant with all people. We enter this holy week thirsty for the completion of God’s astonishing work. Click on the image above to view our live-stream. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YdLro5WEuDTvK-9yoZ9NakA65fyIphvr/view?usp=sharing

This week, the center of the church’s year, is one of striking contrasts: Jesus rides into Jerusalem surrounded by shouts of glory, only to be left alone to die on the cross, abandoned by even his closest friends. Mark’s gospel presents Jesus in his complete human vulnerability: agitated, grieved, scared, forsaken. Though we lament Christ’s suffering and all human suffering, we also expect God’s salvation: in the wine and bread, Jesus promises that his death will mark a new covenant with all people. We enter this holy week thirsty for the completion of God’s astonishing work. Click on the image above to view our live-stream. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YdLro5WEuDTvK-9yoZ9NakA65fyIphvr/view?usp=sharing

This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to one another. Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by the mercy we have received and carry it into the world. Departing worship in solemn silence, we anticipate the coming days. Click on the above image to watch our service online. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BzzKsnrmIaqsN8RNwaV5gIDxvOYGXc4F/view?usp=sharing

Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life. We depart silently, and we anticipate the culmination of the Three Days in the Easter Vigil. Click on the image above to view our service online. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xKcG99f44nG-Wy0pa1GdPiyvT_yjG1wc/view?usp=sharing

Christ is risen! Jesus is alive, and God has swallowed up death forever. With Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, we may feel astonished and confused, unsure of what to make of the empty tomb. But this is why we gather: to proclaim, witness, praise, and affirm the liberating reality of Christ’s death and resurrection. In word and feast, we celebrate God’s unending love, and depart to share this good news with all the world. Alleluia! The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XkDat11IrZtqpJxzyHJUYl5DpTN9QSyr/view?usp=sharing

Christ is risen! Jesus is alive, and God has swallowed up death forever. With Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, we may feel astonished and confused, unsure of what to make of the empty tomb. But this is why we gather: to proclaim, witness, praise, and affirm the liberating reality of Christ’s death and resurrection. In word and feast, we celebrate God’s unending love, and depart to share this good news with all the world. Alleluia! Click on the image above to watch our service online. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XkDat11IrZtqpJxzyHJUYl5DpTN9QSyr/view?usp=sharing

Christ is risen! Jesus is alive, and God has swallowed up death forever. With Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, we may feel astonished and confused, unsure of what to make of the empty tomb. But this is why we gather: to proclaim, witness, praise, and affirm the liberating reality of Christ’s death and resurrection. In word and feast, we celebrate God’s unending love, and depart to share this good news with all the world. Alleluia! Click on the image above to watch our service online. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XkDat11IrZtqpJxzyHJUYl5DpTN9QSyr/view?usp=sharing

The Easter season is a week of weeks, seven Sundays when we play in the mystery of Christ’s presence, mostly through the glorious Gospel of John. Today we gather with the disciples on the first Easter, and Jesus breathes the Spirit on us. With Thomas we ask for a sign, and Jesus offers us his wounded self in the broken bread. From frightened individuals we are transformed into a community of open doors, peace, forgiveness, and material sharing such that no one among us is in need. Click on the image above to watch our service online starting at 8:30am The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJsQdenToaZfV25yI8LlcWgOx0BIdPXh/view?usp=sharing

The Easter season is a week of weeks, seven Sundays when we play in the mystery of Christ’s presence, mostly through the glorious Gospel of John. Today we gather with the disciples on the first Easter, and Jesus breathes the Spirit on us. With Thomas we ask for a sign, and Jesus offers us his wounded self in the broken bread. From frightened individuals we are transformed into a community of open doors, peace, forgiveness, and material sharing such that no one among us is in need. Click on the image above to watch our service online starting at 8:30am from Cross of Glory. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJsQdenToaZfV25yI8LlcWgOx0BIdPXh/view?usp=sharing