Holy Week this year will continue to be framed by our Lenten theme, “Becoming.” During Lent we strive to embody the spirit and disciplines of Jesus in our journey of Becoming. To walk in the way of the world as did Jesus, every way of sadness is marked by the cross of Christ. And by that, the way becomes our way of life.

March 29: Palm Sunday

Beginning outside the sanctuary with joyful palms raised and acclamations, we will process in, moved by Christ’s coming as God’s holy messiah.We celebrate this high point in light of his following crucifixion and death, and follow this humble king within his disciples from joy and elation, to sorrow and bewilderment. Contact Gianfranco Foddai (gianfranco@ourredeemers.net) to help with music for Palm Sunday.

April 2: Maundy Thursday – 6 PM

The liturgy starts with foot-washing, followed by communion and the stripping of the altar. This is an interactive service remembering the last supper of Jesus and his disciples before his crucifixion.

April 3: Good Friday

3:00 pm – Join us in person or online for this special marking of the death of Jesus and a meditation on the cross, through prayers and chants of the church. In this moment of prayer and lament, we mark the time when Jesus breathed his last.

7:00 pm – Our service of on the crucifixion of Christ reflects on the tradition of Tenebrae (Shadows). In this service of darkness and candlelight, we keep watch and hear of his passion and death through Scripture, silence, and singing. This moving service is a special and well-loved tradition at Our Redeemer’s.

April 4: Good Friday – 24-hour Prayer Vigil

Beginning at noon on Good Friday, and continuing until noon on Holy Saturday, we invite individuals to sign up to pray for an hour, keeping watch at the church. The sanctuary and chapel will be set up for meditation and some materials for meditation and the prayers of our congregation will be provided. There is a deep sense of the sacred when one is praying in the dark and quiet of the middle of the night while we remember Christ’s death and burial. Prayer Vigil Sign up to come soon.