The first summer concert in our Second Sunday Series will be the interactive program Nurture the Now: Music and Meditations, led by Lisa Viggiano.  Cultivating mindfulness through music and meditation is a powerful practice. Melodies and lyrics can be a path to reflection and opening our senses to the present moment. Come to the outdoor Labyrinth at 3PM on June 12 for this concert of sacred secular music with guided mindfulness meditation. Lisa Viggiano, vocalist and mindfulness meditation teacher, will be joined by jazz pianist, Jon Weber. This interactive presentation will foster everyday spirituality through the power of music and mindfulness. Tickets are $10 at the door. All are welcome. To learn more about Lisa Viggiano, visit https://www.lisaviggiano.com/

“Make a Joyful Choice… for Holy Week!” You are invited to immerse yourself in the experience of accompanying Jesus during the days leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Holy Week worship services will take place in the Chapel, with the exception of  the Easter Sunrise Service which is held in the Manse Back Yard Labyrinth, at the intersection of Beech Street and Park Place. All services except the Easter Sunrise Service will be live-streamed for those who want or need to worship remotely.  Log on here: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchontheGreen/. 

Maundy Thursday, April 14, 8:00PM

Take your seat at the table for Jesus’ Last Supper and revisit the events that led him to the foot of the cross. Pastor Ruth’s meditation, “Faith Under Pressure,” will be based on Luke 22:54-62.  The Tenebrae Service of Shadows follows the sacrament of Communion and all depart in silence.

Good Friday, April 15, 8:00PM

On Good Friday we take our stand beneath the cross of Jesus to witness his passion (suffering) and grieve his death. We will listen to his Seven Last Words from the cross. Pastor Ruth’s meditation, “Choosing to Choose,” will be based on Philippians 2:5-8. The service concludes with The Solemn Reproaches of the Cross, an ancient practice that calls to mind God’s saving acts and the human response of rebellion (see Psalm 78). An undercurrent of joy flows through this somber service as we look forward to Easter morning.

Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30AM

Just as the women came to the garden early on the third day, and found the tomb empty, we gather outdoors at the break of day to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. This service is held in the Manse Back Yard Labyrinth (intersection of Beach St. & Park Place). Dress warmly! NOTE: this outdoor service will NOT be live-streamed.

Easter Worship in the Chapel, 10:45AM

Sing Hallelujah to the risen Lord! Easter worship will include the sacrament of Communion with our Risen Lord. Pastor Ruth’s sermon, “Easter and the Choice to Reconsider,” will be based on Luke 24:1-12. The children will reopen the “Hallelujah Jar” during the Children’s Message and we’ll see what happens!