Join us this Holy Week from the comfort and safety of your own home!
(Video links may not be live until the day for which they are prepared.)
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is named for the “mandate” that Jesus gave his disciples: That we love each other as he loved us. It’s the night we remember how he washed their feet and shared one last meal before showing just how deep his love is.
- Worship: Watch Daily Prayer
- Live Out: Stripping of the Table
- Live Out: Family Footwashing
Good Friday
Good Friday is the day of crucifixion. It’s a time for humility, for discipline and fasting, and for devotion. But it is not a day of despair! It is “God’s Friday,” and the cross of Jesus is our Tree of Life, on which was hung the salvation of the world.- Worship: Watch Daily Prayer
- Worship: Watch the special Good Friday service prepared by the Lutheran clergy of the East Hills.
- Worship: Watch the Tenebrae service prepared by the SWPA Synod.
- Live Out: Technological Darkness
- Live Out: Make a Paschal Candle
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is an in-between time of waiting – much like our current period of social distancing! Jesus’ followers isolated themselves behind closed doors and tried to make sense of a world that had turned upside down. We know how this story enEaster Worshipds… but now is a time to live in the already-but-not-yet tension of Saturday.- Worship: Watch Daily Prayer
- Worship: Watch the Easter Vigil service prepared by the SWPA Synod.
- Live Out: Wax Crayon Eggs
Easter Sunday
It’s here! Alleluia! Not even the grave has power over Jesus. Because he lives we can face life with confidence and hope, knowing that absolutely nothing in all creation can separate us from God’s love in Jesus Christ.- Gather: Join us live at 10:00 am for our weekly Virtual Worship and Coffee Hour on Zoom
- Worship: Watch Daily Prayer
- Worship: Watch the Easter Worship service prepared by members of The Good Shepherd, featuring scripture, music, prayers, and a short homily.
- Live Out: If you’re feeling bold, why not step out from behind your closed door and say as loud as you dare: “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!” Bonus points for teaming up with a friend in a call and response!
Other News
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New Virtual Worship and Coffee Hour Instructions
Since we first began our virtual Sunday mornings, participation has increased significantly. Unfortunately, we’ve needed to make changes to the meeting information and the links you use to join us. Please no longer use links from previous emails or that you have bookmarked – the links in this email, on our website and on Facebook are correct.Sympathies
Our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Amy Elliott and Pat Fitzsimmons. You are in our prayers!That’s all for now…
Wishing you joyful Eastertide!
