Worship at Jennie Moore Elementary
2725 Bulrush Basket Ln, Mt Pleasant

Wednesday Worship at Eastbridge Presbyterian
1250 Lexington Dr, Mt Pleasant

CHILDREN'S CHURCH & NURSERY

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES WILL NOT MEET AFTER THE SERVICE

This service will begin in the Cafe Space at Jennie Moore.

​Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. The procession with palms, which was already observed in Jerusalem in the fourth century, calls to mind the triumphal entry of Jesus, our Lord and King, into Jerusalem. The procession is fundamentally an act of worship, witness, and devotion to our Lord. Palm Sunday is unique in having two Gospel readings. Originally there were two distinct liturgies. The palms were blessed and the Triumphal Entry Gospel was read outside of the church building. The door of the church represented the gate through which Jesus entered the city. The purpose of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem was to fulfill his Father’s will; thus it is fitting that this service continues with the reading of the Passion Gospel in which the whole story of the week is anticipated. The emphasis of the liturgy turns to the days that lie ahead in Holy Week. We who hail Jesus as King one moment, may in the next deny him, even joining with the crowd in shouting, “Crucify him!”

THERE IS NO CHILDCARE AT THIS SERVICE

THERE IS NO CHILDCARE AT THIS SERVICE

​The Paschal mystery—the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ—is at the heart of the Christian Gospel. The evening of Maundy Thursday begins the Triduum (the sacred three days). This service, together with Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and The Great Vigil of Easter, form a single liturgy; thus, the final blessing and dismissal is reserved for the conclusion of the Great Vigil.

Maundy Thursday receives its name from the mandatum (commandment) given by our Lord: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (John 13:34). At the Last Supper, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet and commanded them to love and serve one another as he had done. This day commemorates the Lord’s example of servant ministry, the institution of the Eucharist, the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, and the betrayal leading to the crucifixion.

GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY

THERE IS NO CHILDCARE AT THIS SERVICE

​The Good Friday liturgy is the second part of the Triduum (the sacred three days). This most somber of all days is appropriately marked by fasting, abstinence, and penitence, leading us to focus on Jesus and the meaning of his Cross. Some churches do not use musical instruments or bells on this day. The church is often darkened. The bare, stark appearance of the church serves as a reminder of the solemnity and the sorrow of the day. The Lord of Life was rejected, mocked, scourged, and then put to death on the Cross. The faithful are reminded of the role which their own sin played in this suffering and agony, as Christ took all sin upon himself, in obedience to his Father’s will. By the Cross we are redeemed, set free from bondage to sin and death. The Cross is a sign of God’s never-ending love for us. It is a sign of life, in the midst of death.

SEVEN LAST WORDS

NURSERY AVAILABLE FOR 3 AND UNDER

Come join the Christ Church clergy for an hour for a time of solemn reflection on Jesus' final words. Following a short meditation on each word, we will sing a hymn and have a short time of silent prayer as we journey deeper into our Good Friday observance in anticipation of another glorious Easter morning!

CHILDREN'S CHURCH & NURSERY

​DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES WILL NOT MEET AFTER THE SERVICE

Join us for a joyful morning as we celebrate the Resurrection at Christ Church Anglican. We are saving you a seat!