You're invited to join the congregations of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Christ Church New Brunswick for our shared Ash Wednesday worship service. In this contemplative service, we'll share ashes and Holy Communion as we prepare to enter the forty-day liturgical season of Lent. All are Welcome!
Emanuel Gives $12,000 to Community Partners
On October 13, Emanuel celebrated the ministry of Vanessa's Pantry and marked the next chapter of its life as a part of the new Choice Food and Resource Center, a client-choice food pantry at the Unity Square Community Center. During the celebration, the Emanuel Community Development Corporation presented a $5,000 check to the Unity Square Community Center to purchase food for the Choice Food and Resource Center. Emanuel presented an additional $5,000 check to Unity Square from its endowment fund. The ECDC also presented $2,000 to the Interfaith Winter Shelter, which is reorganizing this year to provide overnight shelter to fifteen men in various houses of worship throughout the coldest months of the winter. From clients to volunteers to donors, Emanuel is grateful to everyone who has supported our pantry over the years!
Holy Week and Easter 2024
You're invited to join Emanuel in person or via FaceBook livestream to celebrate Holy Week and Easter! During Holy Week, we travel to the cross with Jesus before celebrating his resurrection on Easter.
This year, our Holy Week and Easter services include:
Palm Sunday, March 24: Service in person and via livestream at 10:00 am. We wave palms and sing to celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Then, we turn to the story of the last night of Jesus' life, his betrayal, and his death.
Maundy Thursday, March 28: Dinner at 6:00 pm (in person only) followed by a brief service at 7:00 pm (in person and via livestream). After dinner, we'll clean up together, then gather in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm for a brief service with music, scripture, communion, and the stripping of the altar. The service will be livestreamed. We gather as Jesus did with his disciples on the last night of his life to share a simple meal in our social hall and find Christ in community with one another. Then, we move to the sanctuary to reflect on Jesus’ new commandment to love one another, share Holy Communion, and witness the stripping of the altar, a tradition foreshadowing Jesus’ abandonment by his friends.
Good Friday, March 29: Candlelight and shadows at 7:00 pm. Through readings, music, reflections, and sacred art, we tell the story of Jesus' crucifixion and seek his presence at the heart of human suffering around the world today. Where is God when the worst happens? We seek the presence of the crucified Christ at the heart of suffering with this Tenebrae service of candlelight, shadows, music, reflections, and growing darkness.
Easter Sunday, March 31: Service at 10:00 am. Alleluia, Christ is risen! With festive music, chimes, beautiful flowers, and joy, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
To participate in worship with us in person, please come to Emanuel and worship with us. Masks are welcome but not required.
To participate in worship with us online, livestream our service on our Facebook page. Feel free to say hello and to offer prayers in the chat.
Holy Week and Easter with Emanuel
No matter who you are or where you live, you're invited to join Emanuel in observing Holy Week and Easter, the holiest time of the church year. In order to keep our congregation safe, we are not currently gathering for worship in person. All of our services are available via livestream and archived video on our Facebook page.
Palm Sunday, March 28: 10:30 am livestream
Palm Sunday begins with joy and ends in reflection. We will celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and listen to the story of his betrayal, arrest, and death.
Maundy Thursday, April 1: 6:30 pm Zoom dinner, 7:30 pm livestream
Bring your dinner and join other Emanuelites on Zoom at 6:30 pm. We'll share a meal in virtual community while reflecting on the story of the last night of Jesus' life. At 7:30 pm, we will livestream a brief service of music and reflections.
Good Friday Pandemic Hope, April 2: 7:30 pm livestream
How does the story of Jesus' crucifixion and death illuminate the difficulty and suffering of the past pandemic year? Join us for a livestreamed service using the art of liturgical artist Mary Button and memories from Emanuel members. On the most somber day of the year, we will find pandemic hope together with scripture, art, music, darkness, and light.
Easter Sunday Festival Worship, April 4: 10:30 am livestream
Alleluia, Jesus is risen! With beloved hymns and sacred scripture, we will tell the Easter story together. Note: If COVID-19 percent positivity rates and weather conditions allow, we will gather for worship in person in Buccleuch Park in addition to the livestream; if not, we will worship via livestream only.
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