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Coming up
HOLY WEEK, MARCH 29-APRIL 5
All services are family friendly.
Services are in the Sanctuary unless otherwise noted.
~ March 29, Palm Sunday Procession, 9:30am: meet at the Riverwalk, or 9:40am, meet at Town Hall for a short chilly hike with palms, songs, disciples, and Irish the pony. 10am: worship with Pavillion jazz fusion music. After worship in the Fellowship Hall: Learn how to fold a palm cross, for yourself and to share with neighbors and members of our community. 6:30-7:30pm in the church parlor: Children/Youth choir practice for Easter.
~ April 2, Maundy Thursday, 5:30pm: Liturgical drama, footwashing, Holy Communion with Rev. Stacey, Rev. Tom, and many youth. In the Meetinghouse. Supper follows in the Fellowship Hall.
~ April 3, Good Friday, 12pm: Readings of the Passion Narrative with Rev. Tom Lenhart and Rev. Greg Flint
~ April 3, Good Friday, 7pm: Service of Tenebrae and Seven Last Words with Dr. Mark Allman, Dr. Rebecca, Rev. Tom, and 40 musicians
~ April 5, Easter Sunrise service at the Crane Estate. Leaders meet at the Castle 6am; liturgy starts at 6:10am. With Rev. Stacey, Nathan Samayo and youth leaders. Breakfast at church after worship, offered by Pat K. and family.
~April 5, Easter, 10am: Joyful service with flowering of the cross, Holy Communion, the Hallelujah Chorus, and an Easter Egg Hunt, with Dr. Rebecca, Rev. Stacey, and Susannah Burch.
First Church in Ipswich, MA 