Lent
special services
Ash Wednesday
February 14, 2024
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. This year we will offer an opportunity to receive ashes from 8:30 to 9:00 am in the Sanctuary on February 14. The reflections we share in our traditional Ash Wednesday Service will be incorporated into Worship on Sunday, February 18th. We consider our own personal spiritual growth during the days leading up to Holy Week and Easter.
Palm Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
March 24, 2024
This first day of Holy Week, we will celebrate Jesus’
entry into Jerusalem with our children carrying palms and pussy willows. Our choir will offer a special anthem, Gabriel Faure's Requiem accompanied by scripture.
Good Friday Tenebrae - 7:00 p.m
March 29, 2024
Tenebrae means “shadows.” We will read the story
of Jesus’ walk to the cross and crucifixion
as we extinguish candles, accompanying him
into the darkness of the tomb.
Easter Vigil
Our tradition is to take shifts alone or with friends or family in the sanctuary, keeping watch while Jesus is entombed.
Hours:
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Friday, March 29, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Saturday, March 30, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m.
March 31, 2024
As the dawn breaks and we lift up our hearts with music, readings and prayer, celebrating together God’s gifts of new life and wholeness. The cemetery is located less than a mile from NMCC on the right on Route 80, east of the 79/80 Circle, just before Summer Hill Road.
Easter Worship 10:00 a.m.
March 31, 2024
Join us in this service of celebration of resurrection and new life. Our sanctuary will be filled with beautiful flowers, joyous music, inspired scripture and a special message of hope celebrating God’s love.