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 in the Far Hills sanctuary at 7 p.m. (livestream)

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, waiting to return at the Easter Vigil the following evening.

Worship in the Far Hills sanctuary at noon and 7 p.m. (evening livestream)

The Easter Vigil begins outside, as the Paschal Candle is lit from a new fire. This candle represents the presence of the resurrected Christ, and worshipers process behind it into a candlelit space for the service of readings from the Old Testament. These stories of God’s saving mercy throughout the generations lead worshipers to a return to the waters by which we are saved, in a service of renewal of baptismal vows. The procession reaches its climax in the sanctuary where darkness turns to light and silence to joy as the congregation proclaims, “Christ is risen!” The Triduum concludes with the first resurrection Gospel and the celebration of Holy Communion.

Worship at Austin Campus, 7 p.m. (approximately 90 minutes)

Christ Is Risen!

Bring cut flowers for a special Flowering of the Cross at both campuses.

Worship services at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Livestream from Far Hills at 10:30 a.m.