Maundy Thursday @ Atonement

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

Good Friday @ Cross of Glory

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

Easter Sunrise Service @ Cross of Glory

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