The Grapevine March 25, 2021
       

A Message from Leigh Spruill

Late last week Bishop Doyle issued updated guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols. We are encouraged by the trends in vaccinations and in our in-person gatherings. Thus, after a long year of sharing worship together in ways we previously had not imagined, we are excited to share that we are moving into the “Phase 2” Diocesan guidelines as of this Sunday, March 28. Read a message from Leigh Spruill about what this means for you in the Grapevine.
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Concert Re-broadcast — Handel's Messiah

Commemorate the life and death of Jesus through the powerful music of Handel's Messiah Parts 2 & 3 performed by the SJD Chorale, soloists and ROCO Musicians. Join us this Saturday, March 27 at 5 pm, for an exclusive online rebroadcast of our 2019 Holy Week Concert on Facebook or YouTube.

 
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Palm Sunday Worship — Rain or Shine
Mark the beginning of Holy Week this Sunday with Palm Sunday worship. Each service begins with the Liturgy of the Palms and moves into the retelling of the Passion. Make sure to pick up Easter invitations and Easter egg invitation kits for the kids! Worship with us outdoors on the lawn at 9 am & 11 am and indoors in the church at 5 pm. The 9 am service will be livestreamed. In the case of rain, the outdoor services will move inside.
Holy Week Eucharists
Celebrate Holy Communion Monday — Thursday of Holy Week at noon in the Church. No reservations needed.
Maundy Thursday
Relive Jesus' last supper at this service of Holy Communion followed by the stripping of the altar on Thursday, April 1 at 7 pm. A special family outdoor foot washing experience begins at 6:30 pm in the Julia Garden. Children are invited to stay outdoors for a special program and will rejoin the service at communion. The service will also be livestreamed.
Prayer Vigil
Answer Jesus' call to "watch and pray." The St. John the Divine tradition of prayer continues at home or in the Chapel beginning 8 pm on Maundy Thursday, April 1 through 7 am on Good Friday, April 2. You are invited to sign up for an hour of prayer.
Clergy-led Stations of the Cross
Walk with Jesus on the road to the cross in this clergy-led Stations of the Cross. Travel together through the milestone moments of Jesus’ journey from his arrest to his entombment, pausing along the way to reflect and pray. Stations of the Cross will begin at the Chapel doors on Good Friday, April 2 at 7 am, 1 pm (immediately after the 12 pm Good Friday service) and 6 pm.
Family Stations of the Cross Experience
Walk with Jesus on the road to the cross in this self-guided Stations of the Cross for families on Good Friday, April 2 anytime between 3 and 5 pm. This is a naturally socially distanced activity. A special child-focused book will guide you.
Good Friday Service
Experience the power and solemnity of Christ’s passion and death at the Good Friday Liturgy, April 2 at 12 pm in the Church. Music led by organ and chorale ensemble. The service will be livestreamed.
Saturday Easter Service for Children and Families
Bring the whole family to an outdoor child-oriented Easter service with children’s sermon and communion in the Julia Garden on Saturday, April 3 at 3 pm. Lemonade and cookies on the lawn follow along with a chance to visit with baby lambs! The service will also be livestreamed.
Easter Sunday Worship
Celebrate Easter with your church family on Sunday, April 4. The day begins with a sunrise Vigil service at 6 am on the lawn, followed by two outdoor service options at 9 am & 11 am, and concludes with an indoor service at 5 pm. The 9 am service will also be livestreamed.
Easter Offering

As part of our mission of Changing Lives for God in Christ, Generation One, one of our ministry partners in the Third Ward, has been designated as the major beneficiary of our Easter offerings. Make your Easter offering here.
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