Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, Christians mark Jesus’ triumphal entry into the holy city of Jerusalem to complete the work of our salvation. Palm branches and shouts of joy change to a consideration of Jesus’ death on the cross, where this story leads in the upcoming services of the week.
Worship services at both campuses, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Livestream from Austin at 10:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday
On Maundy Thursday, we hear the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet from the Gospel of John, revealing Christ's true mission on Earth as servant and our identity as Christians in service of others. The service has no benediction; instead, the congregation watches as the altar is stripped in preparation for Good Friday, when the service continues.
Worship options: Far Hills 7 p.m.; Austin at 7 p.m. (interactive; livestream)
Good Friday
On Good Friday the service begins without a greeting; it picks up where the congregation left off the night before. The congregation watches as the light grows steadily dimmer, meditating on the words of Christ and the cross that he bore. Worshipers leave in darkness and silence.
Worship options: Austin 7 p.m. (Tenebrae); Far Hills NOON & 7 p.m. (evening livestream)