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On Good Friday, we will be having a traditional Tenebrae Service.  The word Tenebrae means "in the shadows" or "darkness".  For centuries, Christians have worshipped on Good Friday by reading through the Passion narrative.  As each aspect of Christ's suffering is read, a candle is extinguished symbolizing the life of Jesus Christ being snuffed out. There will also be a prayer element to our service where we will be invited to light a candle for someone who we know is suffering and in need of Christ's redemptive suffering on their behalf.   As the Christ candles are being extinguished, other smaller candles will be lit.  (Participating in the candle lighting is encouraged but optional.  No one will be asked to pray out loud.)

The service will be quiet and reflective.  We invite you to enter and leave the sanctuary in silence.  We will not be celebrating Communion until Easter Sunday. 

Unstructured, limited childcare will be provided from ages 1 to Grade 4 (ages will be combined for this service; 1 year olds & toddlers together and preschoolers - Grade 4 together).  Elementary aged children are invited to quietly participate with their parents.  Parents with children are encouraged to brief their children before the service, explaining the purpose of the day and why we remember Good Friday in a somber and reflective mood.  For those children who will not be comfortable in the service, up to Grade 4, they may sign their children into one of the childcare rooms.

We invite you to come!

Easter Sunday April 12th will be at our regular time of 10:00am.  We gather together again - to celebrate of the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Children's programs will run as usual for this Sunday.