Lots going on during Holy Week this year! There’s something for everyone to get involved…
Sunday, March 25th – Palm Sunday, 8 and 10 AM services (10 AM to feature bagpipes as we process from the hall to the church.)
Monday, March 26th – 7 PM – Stations of the Cross with Eucharist
Tuesday March 27th – Quiet day of reflection all day in the church for private devotions.
Wednesday March 28th – 7 PM – Service of shadows (Tenebrae) – The readings take us into a journey into darkness. The evening culminates in a loud chaotic cacophony as the Pascal candle is removed as the last bit of light in the church to symbolize the chaos of the world without Christ.
Thursday March 29th – 6 PM – Agape Meal in hall followed by service at 7 PM – Thursday takes us into the drama of the Last Meal of Jesus with his disciples and the stripping of the altar.
Friday March 30th, 10 AM to 3 PM – During the day on Good Friday, the focus turns to children and families. Click Here for more details on this wonderful event.
Friday March 30th, 7 PM – Traditional Good Friday service.
Easter Sunday, April 1st – 6:30 AM Sunrise Service at Gilead Congregational Church with Fr. Ron providing this year’s reflection at the service.
Easter Sunday, April 1st, 8 AM – Easter service at St. Peter’s with Eucharist (Communion) and Music
Easter Sunday, April 1st, 10 AM – Easter service at St. Peter’s with Eucharist (Communion), Music (choir and Brass instruments), two Baptisms, a special guest, and an Easter egg hunt after the service.
Sunday April 8th, 10 AM Service – Easter pageant, child Baptism, and festive coffee hour to meet our ECCT NE Region Missionary, Maggie Breen.
“In this busy, over-scheduled world in which we live it is difficult to find times of reflection which feeds our spirit and nourishes our soul. Holy Week, our High Holy Days are designed to help us discover that inner peace which we all so desperately need. While the services below seem like totally independent services and events, they are designed actually to build one upon another to lead us more deeply into the life, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.
So, while there are several events planned the drama is one motion that invites us to delve into the life of Jesus and in doing so to discover the peace that comes through the silence and reflection we all so eagerly desire. This is a chance for all of us to Walk Together and discover our peace in Jesus Christ.” – Father Ron Kolanowski