The Charity Guild of St. John United Church of Christ will
host a program by Carol Webb, a member of the International
Leadership Team of The Grail on Tuesday, March 26 beginning at 6;
30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
The Grail is an international movement of women of different
cultures, social backgrounds and generations located in 17
countries. Her work is focused particularly on education,
training and community development in the global south. She has
given workshops and trainings in Brasil, Papua New Guinea,
Portugal, Mocambique, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
About her involvement for almost 40 years, Carol tells us, “The
Grail is an organization committed to building a world of
justice and peace through education and action. We focus our
work particularly on encouraging the full participation of women
in their communities and the world at large. At the heart of
Grails life is our spirituality and search for a deeper
understanding of God and God’s presence in our world.
Acknowledging that we are part of the whole creation, we strive
to live simply and to nurture a culture of care for all the
earth.”
Immanuel Lutheran Church Holy Week Palm Sunday, March 24th
9:00am service
Maundy Thursday, March 28th 7pm service
Good Friday, March 29th 7pm service
Easter Sunrise Service, March 31st 6:30am
Easter Service, March 31st 9:00am
St. John United Church of Christ,
204 Seventh St., welcomes
all people, no matter where they are on life's journey, and
practices open communion.
During the Lenten season,
Wednesday mornings at 10 a study will be offered on the
theme "The Way of Forgiveness." Every Wednesday evening,
there will be a Lenten program, "Chocolate for Lent," in the
Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m., with a light soup meal served at 6:30
p.m.
Any questions can be directed to Pastor Jan Johnson at the church
office, 732-6957.
Celebration of Holy Week
begins with Palm
Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. with the children’s entry waving
palm branches at St. John United Church of Christ, 204 7th Street.
That day also includes a trip to the Passion Play in Bloomington.
Services during the week are:
Maundy Thursday, March 28 7:00 p.m. Seder Meal with
Communion.
Good Friday, March 29,
7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service with Communion.
Saturday, March 30,
Sundown to 7:00 a.m. Easter: Lenten Vigil
Easter Sunday, March
31, 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service on the front lawn of church
8:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Sunday School with Easter egg hunt
10:30 a.m. Resurrection Worship with Special Music & Holy
Communion
The United Church of Christ practices Open Communion and welcomes
all people no matter where they are on life’s journey.
1st Presbyterian Church Holy Week and
Easter Schedule is as follows:
Palm Sunday
10:00 Worship Service including waving of palms,
sermon delivered by Gary Davis and Communion.
11:00 Lenten Concert by Saundra DeAthos-Meers. Sandy
is a highly acclaimed opera performer and guest soloist.
She will sing a half hour concert which will include
classical sacred music and spirituals immediately following
worship.
Maundy Thursday
7:00 Worship Service including sermon delivered by
Carroll Richards, Communion, and optional foot washing.
Good Friday
11:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross. Stop
in anytime between 11 and 4 for a time of reflection based
around the Seven Stations of the Cross.
Easter Sunday
10:00 Worship Service. An Easter Celebration Service
including a sermon delivered by Clay Ham and Communion.
The church is located at 301 Pekin St. in Lincoln. For more
information Ph. 217-732-6141.
