2018 Lenten Sunday Preaching Series Continues…
What a Covenant
In a world where words are cheap and commitment questionable, what does it mean to speak of “covenant”? Moreover, where and how do we rest our trust and faith in God’s covenant with our ancestors and with us?
March 4th: The 3rd Sunday in Lent — Holy Communion
Pastor Matt preaching: “Contracts and Covenants”
Scripture: Psalm 19, John 2:13-22, & Exodus 20:1-17
March 11: The 4th Sunday in Lent
Pastor Matt preaching: “Unbreakable”
Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; John 3:14-21, & Ephesians 2:1-10
March 18: The 5th Sunday in Lent
Pastor Matt preaching: “Written on the Heart”
Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12, John 12:20-33, & Jeremiah 31:31-34
March 25: Sunday of the Passion – Palm Sunday*
Pastor Nancy preaching: “Dead Man Riding”
* The Palm Sunday worship service begins with a palm processional. Depending on weather forecasts, we may start outside in the Parish House Courtyard, or begin directly in the Meeting House; this will be announced the week of the service. (Regardless, those with mobility concerns are invited to begin directly in the Meeting House.)
March 29: Maundy Thursday
5:30 pm A ‘Simple Supper’, with interactive worship stations available for personal prayer, in the Auditorium
7:30 pm The Supper & the Shadows: Communion & Tenebrae, in the Meeting House
Friday, March 30: Good Friday
12:00 pm Good Friday Prayer Vigil, until 3:00 pm, in the Meeting House: come and participate for as brief or long a time as you are able
April 1: Easter Sunday
“For Terror and Amazement Had Seized Them”
Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Acts 10:34-43, & Mark 16:1-8
6:00 am Sunrise Service at the (new) Storrs Cemetery (following Sunrise Service: Hot Easter Festival Breakfast in Auditorium)
9:00 am Easter Egg Hunt for children, with coffee & light breakfast available for all in Parish House Lounge
10:00 am Festival Worship Celebration in the Meeting House
Pastor Matt preaching
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