Scripture Reading (CEB) Luke 24:13-35 13 On that same day, two disciples were traveling to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking to each other about everything that had happened. 15 While they were discussing these things, Jesus himself arrived and joined them on their journey. 16 They were…
Celebrating SJR’s 69th Anniversary with our guest worship leader, Rev. Dr. Orville James. Scripture Reading: Acts 2: 42-47 (CEB) 42 The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. 43 A sense of awe came over everyone. God performed many wonders and signs through the…
Scripture Reading (CEB adapted) John 20 19 It was still the first day of the week. That evening, while the disciples were behind closed doors because they were afraid of the authorities, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and…
Scripture Reading (CEB) John 20:1-18 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them,…
Join us outdoors on the Labyrinth for our Easter Sunrise communion service.This service will not be streamed or recorded. Scripture Luke 24:1-12 1-3 At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in.…
Today we join with Calvary Memorial United Church and Forest Hill United Church to share the story of Good Friday. The Lesson of the Betrayal(Matthew 26:1-4, 14-16; Mark 14:43-48, 53) The Lesson of Denial(Mark 14:60-64; John 18:25-27) The Lesson of the Trial(Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14, 22-26; John 18:29-31, 33, 36-37; 19:1-2) The Lesson of the Crucifixion(John…
Scripture Reading Psalm 118 (One, All) Congregational Refrain Stay with Me (Taizé Community) Stay with me, remain here with me, watch and pray, watch and pray. Let Israel now say:“God’s love endures for ever.” Let the house of Aaron say:“God’s love endures for ever.” Let those who fear God say“God’s love endures for ever.”…
Scripture Reading Psalm 130 (John Foley, S.J.) Refrain: If you, O God, laid bare our guilt,O who could endure it? O who could endure it? Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord, hear my plea.Let your ear be attentive to the sound of my call. Refrain If you, O God, laid bare our…
Scripture Reading Psalm 23 (NRSV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;he leads me beside still waters;3 he restores my soul.He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort…
