Usually you could join us in worship at 2882 Arlington Avenue and we would be thrilled to welcome you in. For now, we must seek community and support as we worship together online through our live worship on youtube. (click on the highlighted words and it will take you right there!). We will begin withContinue reading “Sunday Worship ONLINE- 9 am”
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As long as there is a need, food, and volunteers, our Food Pantry remains open.
COVID-19 Impact
Lent Begins
What? One YEAR Confirmation? It’s TRUE!
Holy Week at Hope
Palm Sunday– 9 am- gather outside Maundy Thursday– 7 pm- foot washing, anointing, communion, confession. Good Friday– 7 pm Easter Vigil– 7 pm – gather outside Easter Sunday– 7 am and 9 am; Egg hunt at 8:30, Brunch at 10:30. Holy Week is the week just before Easter Sunday. It begins on Palm Sunday andContinue reading “Holy Week at Hope”
Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm, 17 April, 2019 The word Maundy comes from Middle English, meaning “foot washing.” On Maundy Thursday, we hear the story of how Jesus washed his disciples feet and shared bread and wine with them, reminding them to remember him every time they do so. In this manner, the Christian habit of blessing everyContinue reading “Maundy Thursday”
Good Friday
What is so good about Good Friday? It is dark, somber and commemorates a death. How can it be good? Every year, Christians recall the day Jesus died willingly to redeem us and bring us back into right relationship with God. On Good Friday we enter a dark and silent worship space. It is sparinglyContinue reading “Good Friday”
Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil is an ancient tradition reaching back to the very first Easter as the women around Jesus waited in the dark for the Sabbath to end so that they might tend to their Lord’s body. They waited and then walked in the dark to the tomb, laden with heavy aloes, herbs, and oils. ButContinue reading “Easter Vigil”
Easter
Easter is more than Hope, it is promise. Join us for traditional Easter Services at 7 and 9 am on April 21st. On Easter we celebrate with joy- Christ has overcome our sin, death no longer wins. We are reminded of our Baptismal promise and rebirth. We celebrate with color, song, praise and full communion.Continue reading “Easter”