Palm Sunday. March 24th, 2024.

This week, the center of the church’s year, is one of striking contrasts: Jesus rides into Jerusalem surrounded by shouts of glory, only to be left alone to die on the cross, abandoned by even his closest friends. Mark’s gospel presents Jesus in his complete human vulnerability: agitated, grieved, scared, forsaken. Though we lament Christ’s suffering and all human suffering, we also expect God’s salvation: in the wine and bread, Jesus promises that his death will mark a new covenant with all people. We enter this holy week thirsty for the completion of God’s astonishing work.
Again, we have some wonderful music!
Events:
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Offerings can be made a few ways:
1) Website (look for the "GIVING" tab at the top):
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2) Venmo:
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3) Mail:
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Our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has good resources online for public health - and this site also features a video from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton: