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Holy Week at Old Bergen Church
April 9, 2017 @ 11:00 am - April 30, 2017 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Holy Week at OBC
Palm Sunday, April 9 at 11:00 am
Join us for a celebration of Palm Sunday at the eleven o’clock worship service. We will begin with a celebratory procession of the children and choir waving palm branches. The children of the church will distribute palm fronds to all those gathered. Following the worship service please join us for fellowship and refreshments in the parlor.
Maundy Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 pm
We will observe Maundy Thursday at an evening worship service in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm. The worship experience will include a reflection on the Jewish Passover Seder and conclude with the Sacrament of Communion seated around the Table.
Good Friday Community Ecumenical Prayer Walk, April 14 at 9:30 am
All are invited to participate in a community-wide observance of the Stations of the Cross. This moving experience is an ecumenical gathering that reflects upon the suffering of Christ on Good Friday as we join in a pilgrimage of places in our own city where violence and suffering continue to break God’s heart. At each site we will read scripture, sing songs, and lift up prayers of healing as we reclaim these places in the name of the Prince of Peace. Over a hundred and fifty participants from various walks of faith join in this spiritual journey. The starting point will be 517 Communipaw Avenue at 9:30 am.
Good Friday Midday Prayers, April 14 beginning at Noon
The Chapel of Peace will be open for those who wish to gather for midday prayers recalling the events of Good Friday and the crucifixion of our Lord.
Good Friday Tennebrae Service, April 14 at 7:00 pm
An evening service of light and darkness will be held in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm on Good Friday. The worship service includes a dramatic reading of the Seven Last Words of Christ. The worship concludes in darkness and silence as we reflect upon the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice and await the coming Day of Resurrection.
Early Service on Easter Morning, April 16 at 8:30 am
A more informal and contemporary early worship service takes place in the sanctuary on Easter morning. Come celebrate the resurrection of Christ!
Easter Breakfast, April 16 at 9:00 am
The Sunday School teachers host the annual Easter Breakfast in Brett Hall beginning at 9:00 am. This year’s breakfast is being catered by Wonder Bagel. Tickets are available from the church office and from any of the Sunday School teachers. All proceeds go to the Christian Education ministries of the church.
Traditional Easter Celebration and Worship, April 16 at 11:00 am.
Come celebrate Easter in all its glory as we commemorate the resurrection of our Lord! The service begins with brass and choir processional and continues with inspirational liturgy, preaching and special music. Experience the power of new life in God’s love!