Sunday, April 13– Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion
We begin our journey through Holy Week on Sunday, April 13 during morning worship at 10 am. Our service will begin by celebrating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with a palm procession by the children and music by our First Ringers bell choir. The service will also contain the solemn dramatic reading of Jesus’ passion from Luke’s Gospel.
Thursday, April 17 – Maundy Thursday Worship
We gather on Thursday, April 17 in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm for Maundy Thursday worship. The service will begin with Holy Communion followed by the stripping of the church. The second part of the service will be a Service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” as candles are gradually extinguished to mark the passion and death of Jesus.
Friday, April 18 – Good Friday Prayer Vigil
On Good Friday, April 18 the church sanctuary will be open for prayer and reflection from 9 am to 6 pm. During this time a recording of Scripture and music will be playing. There is no need to sign up, just come when you are able and stay as long as you wish.
Sunday, April 20- Easter Sunday
We celebrate the glorious resurrection of Christ on Sunday, April 20 at 10 am. Our service of Word and Table will include music from all three of our musical groups. Following worship will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children and a 60th Wedding Anniversary reception in the narthex for Carolyn & Gary Chambers.
A Time for Giving
Easter Special Offering
Your gift to the Easter Offering is part of God’s enduring love…
Love that creates…
* Bible studies that challenge and inspire
* Opportunities for clergy to gather in prayer
* Spiritual care for those in prison
* Resources for mental health and trauma care
Love that inspires…
* Visionary leadership that calls us to imagine new ways of being church.
* New congregations that worship in a variety of languages and worship styles Ministries of compassion and care
Love that makes a difference…
* Global ministry partners who work for justice, reconciliation, and peace
* Colleges, universities, and theological institutions that nurture Christian leaders who are transforming the church, society, and the world
* Collaborative response in the wake of disaster
* Support for congregational service ministries that serve hungry neighbors
Your gift to the Easter special offering benefits general ministries, allowing us to do more together than we can alone. More ministry. More impact. More of God’s love in the world
Lenten Offering
Our Lenten Offering supporting House of Hope in Waterloo is coming to a close, but there are still Sundays, April 6 & 13 to bring your offering. Needed items include:
Fill the Egg (Quarters) – Fill the plastic Easter Egg with QUARTERS ONLY for laundry.
Gas Cards – We are asking for $ 10 Kwik Star “Fuel Only” gift cards.
Housing & Hygiene Items – See the list on the table, in last month’s “the Spirit” or in the 2025 Lenten
We begin our journey through Holy Week on Sunday, April 13 during morning worship at 10 am. Our service will begin by celebrating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with a palm procession by the children and music by our First Ringers bell choir. The service will also contain the solemn dramatic reading of Jesus’ passion from Luke’s Gospel.
Thursday, April 17 – Maundy Thursday Worship
We gather on Thursday, April 17 in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm for Maundy Thursday worship. The service will begin with Holy Communion followed by the stripping of the church. The second part of the service will be a Service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” as candles are gradually extinguished to mark the passion and death of Jesus.
Friday, April 18 – Good Friday Prayer Vigil
On Good Friday, April 18 the church sanctuary will be open for prayer and reflection from 9 am to 6 pm. During this time a recording of Scripture and music will be playing. There is no need to sign up, just come when you are able and stay as long as you wish.
Sunday, April 20- Easter Sunday
We celebrate the glorious resurrection of Christ on Sunday, April 20 at 10 am. Our service of Word and Table will include music from all three of our musical groups. Following worship will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children and a 60th Wedding Anniversary reception in the narthex for Carolyn & Gary Chambers.
A Time for Giving
Easter Special Offering
Your gift to the Easter Offering is part of God’s enduring love…
Love that creates…
* Bible studies that challenge and inspire
* Opportunities for clergy to gather in prayer
* Spiritual care for those in prison
* Resources for mental health and trauma care
Love that inspires…
* Visionary leadership that calls us to imagine new ways of being church.
* New congregations that worship in a variety of languages and worship styles Ministries of compassion and care
Love that makes a difference…
* Global ministry partners who work for justice, reconciliation, and peace
* Colleges, universities, and theological institutions that nurture Christian leaders who are transforming the church, society, and the world
* Collaborative response in the wake of disaster
* Support for congregational service ministries that serve hungry neighbors
Your gift to the Easter special offering benefits general ministries, allowing us to do more together than we can alone. More ministry. More impact. More of God’s love in the world
Lenten Offering
Our Lenten Offering supporting House of Hope in Waterloo is coming to a close, but there are still Sundays, April 6 & 13 to bring your offering. Needed items include:
Fill the Egg (Quarters) – Fill the plastic Easter Egg with QUARTERS ONLY for laundry.
Gas Cards – We are asking for $ 10 Kwik Star “Fuel Only” gift cards.
Housing & Hygiene Items – See the list on the table, in last month’s “the Spirit” or in the 2025 Lenten