Union Church Holy Week events
Maundy Thursday, April 17, 7:30 pm service in the sanctuary. “Maundy” comes from the Latin “mandatum,” meaning “commandment.” On this night when Jesus met with his disciples for his last supper, he gave them a new commandment, “that you love one another.” During this special service we will share communion and recount the story of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, and darken the sanctuary, as we retell the story of his crucifixion.
Our service will begin with hand and foot washing at 7:00 pm (for those who wish).
Good Friday, April 18, regular morning meditation at 8:00 am in Cowan Chapel, and a service is offered by the Berea Ministerial Association. Gather at 12:00, Union Church sanctuary. This midday worship service recounts Jesus’ last hours.
Holy Saturday, April 19, 9:00 am Gather with Pastors Kent & Rachel as we clean and prepare the sanctuary for our Easter guests. We’ll dust the pews, and prepare the decorations, and spruce up the outside as we welcome a joyful Easter. If you are participating in the Easter processional, we’ll rehearse that too, at 10:00am.
Easter Sunday, April 20, 6:45 am Sunrise Service, Berea Cemetery. The Ministerial Association hosts this all-church celebration of Easter Morning as the sun rises over Pilot Knob and the Pinnacles. Meet at the eastern-most ridge of the Cemetery for worship, song, and prayer with all our neighbors.
9:30 am Easter Activities for kids, beginning in Room 101and moving on to the Easter Egg Hunt!
10:30 am Celebration of the Resurrection! Join to recall the joy and hope of that first Easter Morning, and to renew yourself by recalling that God’s love is not reserved in that long-ago time. This is a lovely time to invite guests, new neighbors, and any who’ve ever wondered what Union Church is about!
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