Dear PPPC –

I wrestled with whether we should put an “Easter Sunday!” header on this email…after all, it’s still only Friday.

Last night, we gathered together in growing darkness and silence, remembering the last supper, the betrayal, the crucifixion, and the death of Jesus. We left in silence and darkness, waiting for the dawn.

Today, Good Friday, we observe, remember, and enter more fully into Jesus’ crucifixion and death. You are invited to join together this evening at 7pm at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. There, together with the congregations of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and St. Peter’s Catholic Church, we will participate in a Cross Walk/Stations of the Cross Walk through town. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

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While we know what comes next, those first disciples did not. It’s difficult to fathom the darkness and hopelessness which descended on them that crucifixion day. Their Savior, their friend, was dead. Perhaps it doesn’t require such a stretch of the imagination, as most of us have known at some point in our lives, what it means to be in the pit of despair. We also know something the disciples didn’t…life-changing hope is only a few days away!

On Sunday, we will celebrate Easter, the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Together we will proclaim: Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed!

Invite a friend or a family member to join you (and us) in worship this week as we are reminded once more that the Resurrection changes everything. The Resurrection transforms our identities, our lives, our hope, our way of being in the world, and our call to love one another! When encountering the Risen Christ, nothing remains as it was…everything is transformed by the love of God. Together we will proclaim the good news: Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!

And then, as a resurrection people, we will get busy living.

See you in church!

Yours for the journey,
Pastor Molly