Holy Week at Burlington Presbyterian Church

Please come, share in these times which recall the heart of our faith. Invite your friends!

Passion/Palm Sunday, April 17
Remembering Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to confront the power of sin and death.

10:30 a.m. Worship
In keeping with tradition, there will be a palm procession, special music, and the dedication of our One Great Hour of Sharing offering.

Maundy Thursday, April 21
“Maundy Thursday” gets its name from Jesus’ “new commandment”
(mandatum in Latin) to love one another as He has loved us.

6:15 p.m. – Family teaching supper about communion –
Gathering for all families with conversation about the sacrament.
Then they may remain for:

7:30 p.m. – A brief service with celebration of the Lord’s Supper—
on the night we remember Jesus’ last meal with his disciples.
Communion is served around the communion table.

Good Friday, April 22
It is “good” Friday because, despite appearances, it is God’s Friday.

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – A vigil of prayer, readings, and extinguishing of candles in the darkened sanctuary, as we reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ crucifixion, of our lives, and our world.

Easter Sunday, April 24

9:00 a.m. – With cries of “He is risen!” we greet one another at our
annual Easter Breakfast, prepared by Mark and Cheryl Wells and friends.

10:30 a.m. – ALLELUIA!
Worship will celebrate the heart of the Good News, with jubilant music.
This is the love that overcomes death!

No Sunday School – worship will be for the whole family.
There will be child care for infants and toddlers only.

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