Holy Week this year will continue to be framed by our Lenten theme, “God’s People are Formed in Wilderness.” As we walk the road to the Christ’s cross, we are met on the way by a God who gives us strength for the journey, and assures we do not walk alone. As we await the day of resurrection, we live in the joy and in the image of Christ, as his Body in the world.
April 13: 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 17: 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 18: 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 18-19: 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: https://bit.ly/4bhUaDB.
April 20: Easter Sunday
*Sunrise Service – 6:30 am in Carkeek Park
Join us in the early hours of the morning for a service of light and resurrection! Celebrate holy communion, and rejoice and be glad. He is risen indeed! Contact Pastor Thomas to help make this service happen – we need many hands.
*Festival Easter Worship – 9:00 am & 11:00 am at Our Redeemer’s
Christ is risen! Come and blow the trumpets, ring the bells, and spread the Good News! We worship with joy and thanksgiving at the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Contact Karen Lee (karen@ourredeemers.net) to be part of the choir, hand bells, or orchestra!
*Easter Breakfast – 8:30 am – 10:00 am at Our Redeemer’s
Warm yourself after the sunrise service with a hearty breakfast at Our Redeemer’s! Please make a contribution to defray the cost of the breakfast. Thank you!
Easter Egg Hunt – 10:10 am at Our Redeemer’s
All children are invited to bring a basket and hunt for eggs on our front lawn (weather permitting).