The Reading
John 11:45–53
Many of the Jews who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what he had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the council, and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy both our holy place and our nation.” But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! You do not understand that it is better for you to have one man die for the people than to have the whole nation destroyed.” He did not say this on his own, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus was about to die for the nation, and not for the nation only, but to gather into one the dispersed children of God. So from that day on they planned to put him to death.
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| Christ Before Caiaphas, by Matthias Stom. |
Our Holy Week journey begins. So much happens in this week that begins with a triumphal entry and ends with an empty tomb. Each day this coming week is full with the immanence of God. Consider this week how God is peculiarly present within it. Where will you meet God?
"It is the supreme mystery of our Christian faith we are about to witness this week. Make no mistake about it. The events of Holy Week and Easter are not merely annual reenactments of the tragic events of the life of an important historical personage. This is spiritual mystery on its deepest and most cosmic scale." – Br. Eldridge Pendleton, SSJE (1940-2015)
All are welcome to join Christ Church as we observe Holy Week together:
Palm Saturday
Saturday, March 27 | Online or In-person | 5 PM | Watch via YouTube anytime
"Hosanna in the Highest!"
Gather for worship outdoors, in-person OR online as we livestream to YouTube. To attend outdoor worship, you must register in advance. Click here to register in Realm or
reach out to staff. Activities will be provided for children and the
playground will be accessible. Please bring a chair with you. Masks and
social distancing are required.
The Way of the Cross
Wednesday, March 31 | Online via Zoom | 7 PM
Join host Michael Compton to reflect on a special visual liturgy depicting the Stations of the Cross. Click here to view the video ahead of time and click here for the discussion guide. Register soon in Realm Events or contact staff for the Zoom link.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 1 | Livestreamed to YouTube | 7 PM
"Jesus shares the Last Supper with his Disciples"
Make plans to gather online for worship as we ponder the great commandment: love one another.
Good Friday
Friday, April 2 | Livestreamed to YouTube | 7 PM
"This is the night"
This holy prayer service guides us in remembering that Jesus was willing to suffer death upon the cross that we all might live.
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, April 4 | Online at 9 AM | In-Person at 9 AM and 11 AM
"Alleluia. Christ is Risen. The Lord is Risen indeed!"
Rejoice and celebrate the Risen King during Sunday Morning Worship.
Offer your prayer and praise through readings, a message, and special
music. Must register in advance to attend in-person. Register in Realm Events or by contacting staff.