Holy Week at Union Church

Our Palm Sunday Worship Service recalls Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. In our worship service we include a procession of the faithful carrying palms, representing the the cloaks and small branches of trees the celebrating people scattered in front of Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem. According to the Gospels, Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem, and the people sang part of Psalm 118 … Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord…

On Palm Sunday, we also receive the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, http://onegreathourofsharing.org/ One Great Hour of Sharing is an offering that makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of money and time. Today, projects are underway in more than 100 countries, including the United States and Canada. In the 1990s, receipts exceeded $20 million annually.  One Great Hour of Sharing funds make possible disaster relief, refugee assistance, development aid and more.
Maundy Thursday, April 13, 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 14, 12 noon A service is offered by the Berea Ministerial Association. Gather in the Union Church sanctuary. This midday worship service recounts Jesus’ last hours.
8 pm Concert and Community Sing of Jesus Christ Superstar, Sanctuary. Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s rock opera was originally created as a concept album during the social & political upheaval of the late 60s with themes that are still relevant today. Motherlodge Live Arts Exchange & Union Church will co-present the music of this influential work in an immersive format that expands the possibilities for musical participation. If you can donate to help cover expenses, please use this link:  https://www.fundingworks.com/motherlodge/campaigns/71

Holy Saturday, April 15,  9 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.
Easter Sunday, April 16, 6:45 am  Sunrise Service, White’s Memorial Presbyterian Church. The Ministerial Association hosts this all-church celebration of Easter Morning as the sun rises. Let’s share worship, song, and prayer with all our neighbors.
9:30 am Easter Activities for kids, beginning in the Chapel and 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! Order lilies by April 12, use his link – Lily link