[ April 1, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Jesus’ arrest occurred either during or just before Passover. We will hold a Passover meal to more fully understand the community of which Jesus was a part and follow the trajectory of his final days. Will you attend? Would you be willing to bring a dish? Please sign up in the [...] [...]
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[ April 1, 2010 9:00 pm to April 2, 2010 7:30 am. ] Just prior to Jesus’ arrest he asked his disciples to pray while he went alone to the Garden of Gethesmane for private prayer. We will keep vigil all night, each taking one hour or longer time slots. Please sign up in the parish hall or use the Contact Us link above. [...]
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[ April 2, 2010; 12:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ] Noon & 7pm: Good Friday Services Jesus died on the cross in the middle of the day. We read St. John’s account of Jesus’ death at the Good Friday Service and experience a world set adrift— a hopeless world that has cut itself off from its Lover, Creator and Redeemer. Jesus is buried; the stone covers [...] [...]
[ March 20, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. March 24, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. March 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. March 31, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. April 3, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. April 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. April 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Census workers will be stationed at Light On Main on Saturdays and Wednesdays from 9-2pm through Saturday April 10th to answer questions about the census and help people fill out their forms. Come visit! [...]
[ April 3, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] 7:30 pm: Great Vigil of Easter This is the holiest service of the church year. The service begins in darkness as we follow the women to the tomb where Jesus was laid. But the tomb is empty! A fire lights the new paschal candle from which candles are lit through out the church. Jesus, our [...] [...]
[ April 4, 2010; 9:00 am; ] Combined, 9am Service followed by Brunch & an Easter Egg Hunt We celebrate Jesus’ unrelenting love for us that not even the bonds of death are able to contain. Flowers fill the sanctuary, we shout “Alleluia!” again and sing beautiful songs of unspeakable joy. The church is re-born! [...]
[ April 4, 2010; ] Hello Friends, Here is a reminder about Holy Week services at St. Johns. The stories we live into over the next few days are what shape us a a Christian people. Please join us! Rev. Laurie Maundy Thursday Seder: 6:30 pm Service: 8pm Vigil: 9 pm- 7:30 am Good Friday 7:30 am: Morning Prayer in the [...] [...]
[ April 11, 2010; 8:00 am; 10:00 am; ] After the 8 & 10 am services the vestry will give you the first of our 2010 quarterly Church Finance Reports, followed by very exciting plans for expanded ministry at Light on Main. And as if that wasn’t reason enough to come, our Warden Peter Gordon is preaching! [...]