Tag: Palm Sunday

We are pleased to announce the following services to make your Holy Week and Easter a profound and moving experience this year:

Palm Sunday

• Worship with us online using Zoom or YouTube!
• Special “Readers Theatre” presentation of the Passion Gospel by members of The Good Shepherd.
• Special music by the church musicians.

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday

• A special service will be offered on our YouTube channel – you can view at any time at your convenience.
• Gather a some water and a towel before so you can participate in the washing portion of the service.

Good Friday

• The rostered leaders of the Synod Council have prepared a service of readings and preaching based on the Passion According to John. Pastor Bob will read the seven readings from scripture.
• We’ll view the service together at 7:00 pm using our regular Zoom link. Or you can view the service any time on the Synod’s YouTube channel.

Easter

Easter Sunday

• We are planning for two services: 9:00 and 10:30.
• We are planning a single service at 10:30.
• If you have been fully vaccinated (two weeks have passed since your final dose), you may attend in person – please register with the office.
• If you have not been fully vaccinated, you may request to attend – up to 25 at each service will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The service will be livestreamed as always using our normal Zoom and YouTube links for any who are unable to join us in person.
• Lots of special music has been prepared by our musicians!
• Holy Communion will be offered in the sanctuary for those who can attend the service in person, and to everyone in a drive-through distribution from noon to 2:00 in the church parking lot.
• Please note that case numbers in Allegheny County are currently rising. It is possible that they could reach levels where our COVID-19 policy no longer permits in-person gatherings indoors. If that occurs, we will be in touch with anyone who has registered, and will announce alternative plans.

The Second Sunday of Easter

• The chaplains of our synod have prepared a special service for us to use this Sunday.
• We’ll view the service together at 10:30 am using our regular Zoom link. Or you can view the service any time on the Synod’s YouTube channel.