As the global Church has journeyed through this season of Lent, we find ourselves stepping into the heart of what defines the word Christian. During the final week of Lent, we embark on what the Church has called ‘Holy Week’ where we remember, mourn and celebrate the life, death and eventual resurrection of Jesus.
We will be practicing Maundy Thursday with a community potluck, to share a meal and reflect on the servanthood of Jesus. Our Good Friday Liturgy will take place at Space12 from 7-8pm. And then we have a self-guided Holy Saturday Vigil that you can walk through at home with your family, roommates or friends.
Maundy Thursday – April 13
Maundy Thursday traditionally commemorates the foot washing and last supper of Jesus with his disciples. It is rooted in the instruction that Jesus gave his disciples to “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” We will practice this tradition by sharing a potluck meal.
When: Thursday April 13, 7-9:30pm
Where:ABA Building, 311 Harmon Ave
Please bring a dish to share with 10-15 people and a serving utensil. We can use donations of ice, table cloths (if dropped off ahead of time) and cups. Please rsvp in the facebook event.
Our Maundy Thursday table experience PDF can be found here: Maundy Thursday Experience
Good Friday – April 14
7:00-8:00 PM at Space12
We’ll continue through Holy Week together on Friday as we sit with the crucifixion accounts, some poetry, music and times of silence/reflection.
Holy Saturday Vigil – April 15
We like pain or drama wrapped up quickly. So we’d prefer to move right from the death of Good Friday to the life and hope of Easter Sunday. But Holy Saturday is the church’s attempt to wait – to sit and feel the loss and darkness deeply – as the disciples would have on Saturday. This night is tough. But we believe Sunday is a fuller and deeper experience if we’ll first wait and mourn well on Saturday. You can walk through a self-guided vigil with your family or friends at home.
Download the Holy Saturday Vigil Guide
[Photo by Andy Feltham @ Flickr]