- Palm Sunday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. Worship: “Worship for the Way of the Cross” A dramatic weaving together of scripture, music, dance and song to draw us into the gospel narrative from the triumphal entry of Palm Sunday to the passion of Jesus.
- Songs and Prayers from Taize – a CUSP event, April 3, 6:45 p.m.: The Holland area group, Christians Uniting in Song and Prayer (CUSP), is sponsoring a Taizé Prayer in our community on Monday of Holy Week, April 3rd, 7:30pm, at St. Francis de Sales Church, 13th Street and Maple Ave. We will be offering prayers and songs originating from the The Community of Taizé in France whose captivating music and contemplative form of prayer has found its way around the world. Please join us for this time of contemplation and meditation through prayer and song. All are welcome as we pray together for the many needs of today’s world.
- Seder Dinner, April 6, 6:00 p.m. This traditional Jewish meal remembers the events of the Passover told in the book of Exodus. There will be a potluck meal as part of the Seder so please bring a dish to pass. Sign up for the Seder in the Gathering Area or by using this link com/2023Seder
- Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service, April 6, 7:45 p.m.: Follow the path of Jesus’ passion through the Last Supper, with communion, prayer, scripture and music.
- Community Good Friday Service, April 7 at 12 p.m.: Third Reformed Church will host a community ecumenical Good Friday service, in cooperation with several downtown Holland congregations. The liturgy of scripture, song and prayer will focus on the seven last words of Christ on the cross, and will be led by participants from the various congregations.
- Easter Sunday, April 9: 9:40am Easter Brunch ~ please bring a breakfast item to share. 11:00 am Worship Service ~ Celebrate the Risen Lord!
Samantha Burns
