Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

Tag: Holy Week 2024

2024 Holy Week and Easter Day services
Holy Week and Easter Day for 2024 is upon us. The world turns upside down as we see our salvation won for us. Join us at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer to journey through Holy Week to Easter.

All are welcome to participate fully at Redeemer.
- All races.
- All religions.
- All countries of origin.
- All sexual orientations.
- All genders.
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024

Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

Palm fronds before the main altar for Palm Sunday in April 2014.

Services this day are at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. The later service has music.

The worship service to begin Holy Week starts out with the triumphant of Jesus into Jerusalem. Hosanna, Lord, hosanna!

However, after this joy-filled service starts, things turn dark. We quickly escalate to the crucifixion of Jesus. This year, the Passion Gospel read is Mark 14:32—15:47. (The 8:00 service uses the shorter version, Mark 15:1–47.) The service concludes with us meeting our Lord in the Bread and Wine of Communion.

Wednesday of Holy Week (Spy Wednesday), March 27, 2024

Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his body to be whipped and his face to be spit upon: Give us grace to accept joyfully the sufferings of the present time, confident of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for the Wednesday of Holy Week

Side altar in the chapel prepared for Holy Week.

There will be a brief, spoken communion service at 12:00 noon in the Chapel at Church of the Redeemer.

Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Maundy Thursday

Father Jed having his feet washed on Maundy Thursday in 2023.

Services today are at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm. The later service will have music.

On this day, we remember that Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before his trial. “Do this in remembrance of me.”

However, before we get to that point, we remember that Jesus washed the feet of the disciples before dinner as a sign of servant leadership. Jesus told us to serve in humility, too. So, this day, we wash feet. It is entirely optional whether you take part in washing feet. There are understandable reasons where some would have problems participating.

The consecrated Bread and Wine being taken to the altar of repose.

Following the service, the building will be open for prayer and meditation at the altar of repose until 10:30 pm.

Good Friday, March 29, 2024

Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Good Friday.

Behold the wood of the Cross.

There are services at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm.

The altar has been stripped. All ornamentation is removed or covered, except for an icon of the Cross. We come to pray.

The Eucharist is not celebrated today. However, there will be communion from Bread and Wine consecrated on Maundy Thursday and was present on the altar of repose.

The collection at this service goes to benefit the Church in Jerusalem and Middle East.

Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024

O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so may we await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Holy Saturday

There is a brief service at 9:30 am. This service happens before people gather to prepare the building for Easter.

The Great Vigil of Easter, March 30, 2024

Almighty God, who for our redemption gave your only- begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
One of two collects for for the Great Vigil of Easter

The Paschal Candle, newly lit from the new fire, being processed to its place of honor.

This Great Vigil of Easter starts at 9:00 pm.

Rejoice now, heavenly hosts and choirs of angels, and let your trumpets shout Salvation for the victory of our mighty King (The Exsultet). If any man be devout and love God, let him enjoy this fair and radiant triumphal feast (The Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom).

Celebrate the Resurrection and our salvation at the Great Vigil of Easter. This service takes us through salvation history, culminating with “Christ is risen!”

You may not have been to an Easter Vigil before. If you have never been to an Easter Vigil, you should strongly consider coming to this service. It is that important.

Easter Day, March 31, 2024

O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
One of the collects for Easter Day

Services today are at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. The 10:30 am service has music.

Services this day are festive, starting the 50-day Easter season.

Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.
March 14, 2024
Prophetic Voices podcast available for Good Friday
In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Good Friday. The texts covered in this episode are Isaiah 52:13-53:12 and John 18:1-19:42.

Our amazing guests this week are:
- The Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge, from the San Francisco Bay area and rector of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in San Francisco. Cameron is married to Kateri and they have two children, three cats, and a bunny. Cameron enjoys hiking, reading, and watching movies.
- Brother Angel Gabriel, born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He has ministered in several capacities, most recently as a diocesan missioner for youth and young adults as well as a camp director. Angel is currently a seminarian at Seminary of the Southwest. He is a life professed brother of the Brotherhood of St. Gregory, an Episcopal community of friars.
Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community

Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Coming this Advent, Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community explores where that dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings for each week of Advent and Christmas Day through the lens of social justice.

You’ll hear ancient texts interpreted in new ways, find fodder for preaching and teaching, and make present day connections to the prophetic voices of the Bible. This podcast will help us rethink how we hear, see, and interact with the lectionary readings.

Find other podcasts available from the Episcopal Church.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.
February 23, 2024
Prophetic Voices podcast available for Maundy Thursday
In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Palm Sunday. The texts covered in this episode are Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14 and John 13:1-7, 31b-35.

Our amazing guests this week are:
- The Rev. Canon Anna E. Rossi, canon precentor and director of interfaith engagement at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco. In this role, she stewards the community’s liturgical and sacramental life, diocesan festivals, and occasions that gather community across confessional lines.
- The thoughtful Melinda Garza Moran, vicar for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D., and a Master of Divinity student at Luther Seminary. She is seeking ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) for Word and Sacrament. She is a mom, a nani, and a passionate Latina. She enjoys working with diverse communities and is committed to social justice and racial reconciliation.
- The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining, rector of St. Christopher’s Church in Gladwyne, Penn., and creator of The Hive online spirituality and wellness digital community. Hillary is a beekeeper, yoga and meditation instructor, and a forest therapist.
Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community

Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Coming this Advent, Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community explores where that dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings for each week of Advent and Christmas Day through the lens of social justice.

You’ll hear ancient texts interpreted in new ways, find fodder for preaching and teaching, and make present day connections to the prophetic voices of the Bible. This podcast will help us rethink how we hear, see, and interact with the lectionary readings.

Find other podcasts available from the Episcopal Church.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.
February 15, 2024
Prophetic Voices podcast available for Palm Sunday
In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Palm Sunday. The texts covered in this episode are Mark 11:1-11 and Mark 14:1-15:47.

Our amazing guests this week are:
- The amazing Christina M. Pacheco JD, MPH, an assistant professor and community-based participatory researcher in the Family Medicine and Community Health Department at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She enjoys quality time with her dog, Frida (named after Frida Kahlo) and fighting for social justice.
- The Rev. Phil Hooper, SMMS, rector of Saint Anne Episcopal Church in West Chester, Ohio, and a board member of the Center for Deep Green Faith. Phil has interests in writing, contemplative spirituality, and Creation Care.
Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community

Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Coming this Advent, Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community explores where that dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings for each week of Advent and Christmas Day through the lens of social justice.

You’ll hear ancient texts interpreted in new ways, find fodder for preaching and teaching, and make present day connections to the prophetic voices of the Bible. This podcast will help us rethink how we hear, see, and interact with the lectionary readings.

Find other podcasts available from the Episcopal Church.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.
February 7, 2024

Third Sunday in Advent (Year A), December 14, 2025. Services at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. Christian education for children and adults at 9:15 am. Be patient, beloved, until the coming of the Lord.