Category: Easter

Important Dates for Holy Week

Sunday April 1, 2012 Pastor Jenn Returns!!! Palm Sunday worship at 8:45 Traditional Service with Communion. Palm Sunday worship at 10:30 with Palm processional around the green  (come a little early to participate in this annual tradition). Communion.  Thursday April 5, 2012 Maundy Thursday service of Tenebrae at 7:30. This is a beautiful service of [...]

Thursday March 29th, 2012 in Deacons, Easter | No Comments »

Holy Week Events

 There are many ways to worship and connect here at  MCC. April 17th, Palm Sunday, the sixth Sunday in Lent, is a reminder of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem when the crowds laid their cloaks and palm branches on the ground. Palm Sunday is an occasion to reflect upon the hopes and dreams of the people [...]

Thursday April 14th, 2011 in Deacons, Easter, News & Notices, Special Events | No Comments »

Queries: Self Examination for the Season of Lent

Queries: Self-Examination for the Season of Lent (Rooted in the 17th century Quaker tradition)  “Be still in the presence of the Lord….” (Psalm 37:7)  Taking time for “Holy Silence”  v  Do I try to set aside times of quiet for openness to the Holy Spirit? v  Do I encourage in myself the habit of relying [...]

Monday February 28th, 2011 in Easter, From the Associate Pastor, Study | No Comments »

Ash Wednesday

Did you know that Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, marked by a special service in which ashes are placed on our foreheads as a sign of repentance? The ashes remind us that we came from dust and one day will return to dust, and connect us with the historical Jewish penitential tradition. [...]

Monday February 28th, 2011 in Deacons, Easter, Worship | No Comments »

Easter Flowers

Orders for Easter Flowers must be placed by April 17th Order forms can be found in Wilton Hall and in the Narthex.

Monday February 28th, 2011 in Deacons, Easter | No Comments »

Notes from the Deacons- Agape Meal

The Board of Deacons will be hosting an Agape Meal on Ash Wednesday, March 9th at 6PM in Wilton Hall. We are looking for ethnic breads to serve at this dinner which will also include a simple soup, fruits and vegetables.  Please have your bread(s) in the kitchen by noon on Wednesday.  Thank you for your [...]

Monday February 28th, 2011 in Deacons, Easter | No Comments »