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Holy Week

Easter Flowers

Lenten Quiet Day

Playhouse Camp Information

Easter Candy

Lenten Series

Children Youth and Family

Vacations

Prayer List

Holy Week: “One Long Service”

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, April 2, and ends on Easter Sunday, April 9. The Palm Sunday service ends in silence without a dismissal, inviting us to enter into the following days with various expressions and experiences of worship that together could be called “one long service.” But, we promise, each one will be a reasonable length!

For centuries, Christians have marked each day of this most sacred  week with worship that vividly recalls the events of the last days of Jesus’ life: his entry into Jerusalem, the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, his betrayal, death on the cross, and resurrection. Our services include rituals intended to draw us into the stories in a very experiential way that engages all our senses. Expect fire and water, darkness and light, processing with palms and participating in the Passion readings. The altar will be stripped bare of any adornment on Thursday night but filled with flowers and the ringing of bells and glorious music in time for the Easter Vigil on Saturday night.

We invite you to join us as often as you can for this profound week in which we open our hearts to the reality of suffering and the hope and joy of new life.

Easter Flower Donations

If you would like to make a donation, either in thanksgiving or memory of someone, envelopes are ready and available on the credenza in the front entry. Please return to the office by Tuesday, April 4.

Lenten Quiet Day

Lenten Quiet Day: Reflections on Grace

Saturday, March 25 from 9:00 a.m. until noon

Lent is a traditionally a time when we are invited to reflect on our life of faith and our relationship with God and each other. This year, Jonah and Kathleen invite you to join us for a quiet retreat in the sanctuary at St. Thomas. We will spend some time in silence and offer guided reflections on the topic of God’s grace and redemptive love. Bring a journal and a water bottle; coffee and light snacks will be available throughout the morning.

Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, this time is for you: time to reflect, to be still, to connect more deeply with yourself and with the Divine.

If you would like to participate, or have questions, please contact the Rev. Kathleen Bean at kbean@stthomassv.org.

Lenten Series Culminates March 26

In the final session we will gather these threads and ask how our perspective on the meaning of Jesus' sacrifice influences our relationship with God, with others, and with the world.

Children, Youth and Family

Questions? Contact sgorby@stthomassv.org

Vacations

March 12-25

Sara Gorby

March 26

Judi Fuller

March 27 & 29

Joanna Sattler

Prayer List

Amanda, Loring, Tara, Bob, Tyler, Patrick, Laurie, Terry, Patty, Aly, Annie, Joan, Lisa, Marcia, Evelyn, Mike, Stephen, Tayt, Peter, Sandra, Midge, Cindy, Anita, Judy, Sarah, Sam, Luella, Holden, Dani, Priscilla, Kris, Lois, Molly, Blake, Myrna, Mary, Sally, Robert, Reuben, Sandie, Brendan, Carolyn, Rachel, Sarah, Greet, Diana, Betty, Jane, Rick, Alexandra, Aimee, Julia, Amy, Margery, Connie, Betty, Gunner, Anne, Jane, Anne, and Barbara.