Coming Up at St. John’s
Questions? Contact Deacon Aaron Lambrecht here.
Special Worship Services
Marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time of repentance and solemn meditation that follows Jesus’ steps to the cross. This includes the ancient practice of imposing ashes and Holy Communion.
On Palm Sunday, we consider Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Like those who lined the road to welcome him as a king, we wave palm branches and sing our alleluias, too. But the day is also the beginning of his march to the cross, where he would atone for the sins of the whole world.
On Thursday of Holy Week, Jesus and his disciples gathered to celebrate the Passover, a meal the Israelites first ate before their liberation from Egypt. But on this particular Passover, Jesus established a new covenant, a meal for the new Israel, those for whom he would lay down his life. it is a fulfillment of the Passover that brings liberation from the bondage of sin and delivers life and salvation. At the end of this service, we observe the custom of stripping the altar in solemn preparation for Good Friday.
A sinless Jesus gave himself over to death to pay the price for the sins of all people. Despite it’s gory appearance, we call it good!
The Chief Service (1:00 pm) follows a more common rite held at the time of Jesus’ death and includes Holy Communion.
The Evening Service (6:30 pm) is a service of darkness (tenebrae) that follows Jesus’ steps to the cross, as he carried the weight of the sins of the world to pay the price for them. There is no Holy Communion at this service.
The Easter Vigil (6:30 am) is a special service, held in the early morning hours. While begun in the darkness, it ends in the glorious light of hope in the resurrection. Includes Holy Communion.
The Festival Service (9:00 am) is a joyous celebration, with many familiar Easter hymns and the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Other Events
A special Easter celebration for kids! Includes an egg hunt and the real reason Easter is so important.
The book club meets monthly! Our read for April is The Authenticity Project by Claire Pooley. For May, we are reading First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.