Miriam, Radbod Commandeur (1890 - 1955); photo by Deror avi, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Holy Week at Trinity
The services of the Holy Week form a single great liturgy. Their meaning and power is cumulative, bringing participants deep into contemplation of the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. That said, even if it only possible to attend one of these services, each highlights a particular aspect of the great Christian drama of redemption.
The Great Vigil of Easter: Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. This climax of the Christian year begins after sundown, with the lighting of the new fire in the parish courtyard, and the procession of the Paschal candle into the dark church. A candlelit service follows, with readings from the Hebrew Bible recounting our journey from creation in the image of God, through the loss of freedom and innocence, to the promise of a new redeemed humanity in eternal loving relationship with God and the whole world. This story comes to life in person among us as we celebrate Holy Baptism, followed by the proclamation of Christ’s resurrection and the first Eucharist of Easter. Incense will be used at this service.