Join us Friday, April 18, at 12pm & 7pm for the Good Friday Liturgy
The Good Fridayliturgy in the Episcopal Church is a solemn, reflective service commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It includes readings from Scripture, the Passion narrative, solemn prayers, and the Veneration of the Cross. The altar is stripped bare, and Communion is offered in silene from the reserved sacrament. Silence and somber music set the tone, inviting worshipers into deep contemplation of Christ’s sacrifice. The liturgy emphasizes themes of suffering, redemption, and the profound mystery of the cross, forming a central part of the Triduum leading to Easter.
The history of the Good Friday Offering reaches back to 1922 when, in the aftermath of World War I, The Episcopal Church sought to create new relationships with and among the Christians of the Middle East. From these initial efforts which focused on a combination of relief work and the improvement of ecumenical and Anglican relations, the Good Friday Offering was created. Through the years many Episcopalians have found the Good Friday Offering to be an effective way to express their support for the ministries of the three dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Pastoral care, education and health care continue to be primary ministries through which the reconciling spirit of the Christian faith serves all in need. Participation in this ministry is welcome. The generous donations of Episcopalians help the Christian presence in the Land of the Holy One to be a vital and effective force for peace and understanding among all of God’s children.
Parishioners can also send checks to St. Andrews Church with Good Friday noted on the memo line.
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