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Resurrection Day_2026

He Is Risen. Look, There Is the Place They Laid Him by Michael Torevell

Resurrection Day

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Why John?

Cristo Crucificado by Diego Velázquez

Today is Good Friday. The altar before you remains barren from service on Maundy Thursday, when the altar was stripped of everything that adorned it, just as our Savior was stripped of His followers, dignity, public image, and respect. Going further, this hall of worship is dark. Our only source of light in the chancel are these seven candles placed in front of the Sanctuary of the Nave, the same seven candles which have been extinguished one by one as we move through the service. However, a cross has been placed front and center at the altar. Both this cross and pastor are adorned with dark black dressings, echoing the darkness of the sky following Christ’s death. …For more, click on the title above.

Jesus completed all that was needed to atone for our sins

Crucifixion, St. John of the Cross c. 1550

Today the Church remembers that which is depicted in this congregation’s seventh Station of the Cross. There, this past Monday evening, those who walked the stations again, following Deacon Tim’s lead, spoke these words:
“We adore You, O Lord Jesus Christ, in this Church, and all the Churches of the world, and we bless You because, by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. Amen. ” ….For more, click on the title above.

Holy Saturday_2026

The Empty Tomb by George Richardson

Holy Saturday Resurrection Vigil

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Beautified received tradition from the Lord

Jesus Washing the Feet of His Disciples by Albert Edelfelt

Our sermon for this night is grounded in a faithful, beautiful, received tradition from the Lord. It has grounded in that which has been handed on to us concerning the events of the first Holy Week. Hear again the theme for this evening:
“For I received from the Lord that which also I handed over to all of you….”
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