THIS WEEK IS HOLY WEEK

Tonight is Maundy Thursday. We are gathering in the Assembly Room at 6:30pm for a soup supper and unique service titled "In Memory Of Her." This service will focus on the woman who anointed Jesus' feet in the Gospel Of Mark (Mark 14:3-9). In line with our Women's Lectionary focus on women's stories, this service will move beyond the traditional focus on the Last Supper, and delve into the story of the unnamed woman who expresses her devotion to Jesus through the gentle act of anointing.

TOMORROW, ON GOOD FRIDAY, WE ARE JOINING GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON THEIR CROSSWALK BEGINNING AT THE CHAPEL AT 11AM

Participants will meet at 11am on Friday, March 29, at the Chapel. For those unfamiliar, a crosswalk transcends the boundaries of a traditional service. It is a heartfelt expression of faith woven into the fabric of the everyday. The solemn procession will begin outside of the Chapel, continue through the neighborhood, and end at Anderson Park.

OUR GOOD FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON IN THE SANCTUARY AND ON THE YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AT 7PM

This Good Friday, we invite you to join us for a thoughtful service of reflection and remembrance. This service will be a space for quiet contemplation. It will be available in person and on our YouTube livestream: www.youtube.com/unioncong1. There will be no bulletin for this service. The livestream link will be on the front page of the church website before the service.

THIS SUNDAY IS EASTER SUNDAY!

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AT EAGLE ROCK RESERVATION (NEAR THE 9/11 MEMORIAL), SUNDAY, MARCH 31 AT 6:30AM

Celebrate Easter's hope with a breathtaking service at Eagle Rock Reservation. Join the community in welcoming the light of a new day, a day of new beginnings. This service is open to all. Let's celebrate the dawn of Easter together!

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 28:1-10

(Women's Lectionary Translation)

10AM SUNDAY EASTER SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE SANCTUARY AND ON OUR YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 31 AT 10AM

This Easter Sunday, join us for a festive service filled with the glorious sounds of our choir, visiting brass and percussion, and handbells. Rev. Katrina preaches "Shalom."

LEARNING CENTER DURING WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY WILL INCLUDE EASTER SUNDAY SURPRISES!

Last Sunday, we dyed eggs as a symbol of new life. Using natural dyes is a further reminder of the miracle of new life.

Since natural dyes are not as concentrated as chemical dyes, the eggs have been sitting in the church refrigerator all week. Join us on Easter and take a beautiful egg from the Coffee Hour table.

EASTER FLOWER AND MUSIC DEDICATIONS

Your Easter Flower and Music dedications will be listed in an insert placed into this Sunday's bulletin. Easter Flowers will be available to pick up after Easter worship.

OUR EASTER OFFERING:

HELP (Haitian Education And Leadership Program)

With this year's Easter Offering, we are setting out to help one female student build a better future through the Haitian Education And Leadership Program. We have set a goal to raise an additional $15,000 (to add to the Marion Whittenburg fund) so that we are able to fund one female student with a full scholarship for all 5 years of the program. For more information, please click here to go to the Easter Offering 2024 tab on the church website.

In the midst of the current crisis in Haiti, your contributions are an act of hope, and faith, in the future. They are also building the foundation now for the long-term stability of Haiti.

To donate, click HERE and be sure to select "Easter Offering" as your purpose.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING NOTICE FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 14

This link below will take you to the weekly Children, Youth and Families Weekly Newsletter where all programming for children from birth through high school is hosted. This newsletter is sent directly to families on Tuesdays. If you have children and haven’t been receiving this newsletter, please email Patty at pdow@unioncong.org.

CLICK HERE FOR THE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES' NEWSLETTER.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

From Jeanette Kohler at Montclair Music Club:

Let's celebrate spring together! Join us April 1^st, 7:30 pm, at Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair, 53 Norwood Avenue, to hear pianist Carolyn Enger; soprano Abigail Brodnick with composer and pianist Dr. Thomas Parente; lyric mezzo soprano Anna Sonkin and soprano Mary Hochgesang with pianist Eric Olsen; and tenor Ravon Middlebrooks with pianist Anne Marie Juliano performing a rich and varied program of favorite classical and contemporary works as well as spirituals. Concerts are free to members; guests welcome. MMC is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations suggested to cover expenses and the Young Artists Program. You can donate at the registration desk or website: https://montclairmusicclub.org/donate/. Reception immediately following the program. Follow MMC at Montclair Music Club - Home | Facebook and www.montclairmusicclub.org. Enter the church by the double doors at the circular driveway.