MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 18 @ 6:00 pm supper and @ 7:00 pm service
Maundy Thursday is when we remember Jesus' last supper with his disciples before his execution and how, even then, he washed their feet, giving them a "new commandment" (mandatum novum, the source of our word "Maundy"), that they love one another. We will share a light potluck dinner of Mediterranean style foods - shared around tables. Then at 7 pm a service led by Rev. Anna Humble where we'll have an opportunity to experience the gift of foot-washing, as well as holy communion. This multi-sensory service is good for families.
April 18 @ 6:00 pm supper and @ 7:00 pm service
Maundy Thursday is when we remember Jesus' last supper with his disciples before his execution and how, even then, he washed their feet, giving them a "new commandment" (mandatum novum, the source of our word "Maundy"), that they love one another. We will share a light potluck dinner of Mediterranean style foods - shared around tables. Then at 7 pm a service led by Rev. Anna Humble where we'll have an opportunity to experience the gift of foot-washing, as well as holy communion. This multi-sensory service is good for families.
GOOD FRIDAY
April 19 @ 6 - 9 pm
Good Friday is an oxymoron. The cross is not good. But God is. This is a time to reflect on just how far God is willing to go to love us into justice, peace, and compassion: all the way to death, even death on a cross. As a result, we are called to stand in solidarity with all who suffer and to remember God is with us in our own suffering, too. Rather than a sit-down worship service, we’ll have a series of non-traditional "stations of the cross" suitable for all ages through which we can enter into the story ourselves, via music and art, crafts and projects and prayers. You are invited to come share the whole hour or any portion thereof.
April 19 @ 6 - 9 pm
Good Friday is an oxymoron. The cross is not good. But God is. This is a time to reflect on just how far God is willing to go to love us into justice, peace, and compassion: all the way to death, even death on a cross. As a result, we are called to stand in solidarity with all who suffer and to remember God is with us in our own suffering, too. Rather than a sit-down worship service, we’ll have a series of non-traditional "stations of the cross" suitable for all ages through which we can enter into the story ourselves, via music and art, crafts and projects and prayers. You are invited to come share the whole hour or any portion thereof.
HOLY SATURDAY
April 20 6:59 am - 8:02 pm
Day of Prayer and Fasting
From Sunrise to Sunset the church will be open for prayers. Come at any time for a quiet place to pray, to be prayed for, or to share a prayer, joy, or concern.
Every hour on the hour there will be a group prayer with a special focus as follows:
7:00 AM Prayers for Christians Uniting
8:00 AM Prayers for Immigrants and Immigration
9:00 AM Prayers for Interim Pastor and Time Between
10:00 AM Prayers for Healing for members and friends
11:00 AM Prayers for Children and VBS
12:00 PM Prayers for Homeless, Hungry, and Imprisoned
1:00 PM Prayers for Austin Area, Texas, and America
2:00 PM Prayers for Members of UCC and Discipleship
3:00 PM Prayers for Earth, Environment, and Nature
4:00 PM Prayers for Bullying, Harassment, and Hatred
5:00 PM Prayers for First Responders and Court System
6:00 PM Prayers for UCC—Present Mission & Future Vision
7:00 PM Prayers for Families, Relationships, and Friendships
8:00 PM Prayer of Thanksgiving and Hope
At the hour there will be a 5 to 15 minutes responsive litany, scripture reading, and/or song, closed with a prayer.
April 20 6:59 am - 8:02 pm
Day of Prayer and Fasting
From Sunrise to Sunset the church will be open for prayers. Come at any time for a quiet place to pray, to be prayed for, or to share a prayer, joy, or concern.
Every hour on the hour there will be a group prayer with a special focus as follows:
7:00 AM Prayers for Christians Uniting
8:00 AM Prayers for Immigrants and Immigration
9:00 AM Prayers for Interim Pastor and Time Between
10:00 AM Prayers for Healing for members and friends
11:00 AM Prayers for Children and VBS
12:00 PM Prayers for Homeless, Hungry, and Imprisoned
1:00 PM Prayers for Austin Area, Texas, and America
2:00 PM Prayers for Members of UCC and Discipleship
3:00 PM Prayers for Earth, Environment, and Nature
4:00 PM Prayers for Bullying, Harassment, and Hatred
5:00 PM Prayers for First Responders and Court System
6:00 PM Prayers for UCC—Present Mission & Future Vision
7:00 PM Prayers for Families, Relationships, and Friendships
8:00 PM Prayer of Thanksgiving and Hope
At the hour there will be a 5 to 15 minutes responsive litany, scripture reading, and/or song, closed with a prayer.
EASTER SUNDAY
April 21 @ 9am & 11am, Potluck Breakfast @ 10am
Hallelujah! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Hallelujah!
We will share worship at 9am and 11am with the gospel story of Jesus' resurrection and wonderful special music, then a great big old-fashioned church potluck breakfast at 10am. Come and share the new life together! So that families may worship together on this special day, there will be no Worship and Wonder during worship. There will be childcare for those children age 5 and younger.
April 21 @ 9am & 11am, Potluck Breakfast @ 10am
Hallelujah! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Hallelujah!
We will share worship at 9am and 11am with the gospel story of Jesus' resurrection and wonderful special music, then a great big old-fashioned church potluck breakfast at 10am. Come and share the new life together! So that families may worship together on this special day, there will be no Worship and Wonder during worship. There will be childcare for those children age 5 and younger.