It is Eastertide and this morning we continue to hear the account of that first Easter as the disciples shelter in place. Christ comes to the disciples even in a locked room offering peace. May we also receive the peace which Christ offers us during this time of uncertainty. Once again we thank Dave…
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Easter Sunday
Today we celebrate the glorious day of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter Sunday. “Pascha [or Easter] is the central event, the time of transformation, of becoming a resurrected people, God’s new people. On this Sunday of all Sundays, Pascha, we celebrate our transformation as a new people. When Christ rose from the grave, death…
Maundy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday the day we commemorate the Last Supper and Jesus washing the disciples feet. The word Maundy isn’t one we use often. It is an Anglo-French word derived from the Latin word for “commandment.” Today we both remember and celebrate Jesus commandment to love one another as Jesus has loved us. Jesus…
Palm/Passion Sunday
Today marks the first day of Holy Week. It is a Holy Week like none we have experienced before yet here we are getting ready to shout Hosanna in the Highest this Sunday and sing Glory Hallelujah at the empty tomb next Sunday. Let us not forget what happened during that first Holy Week though….