Easter and LentThe season of Lent is a time for reflection and meditation on the sacrifice that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, made for the world. His death for our sins and His rising again for our new life shape this season, which begins with sober reflection and culminates in the joyous celebration of the Resurrection. We invite you to share the observance of Lent and Easter with us at The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. Specific dates and times will be posted when confirmed. The First Sunday of LentThe Sacrament of Holy Communion is observed on the first Sunday in Lent. At the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul all those professing the Christian faith are invited to take communion. View detailsMidweek ChapelEach Thursday in Lent there is a brief service at 12:30 pm in the Chapel. You are invited to join others in prayer and reflection. There is a short devotional message from the Minister. Lunch is served afterward at a modest cost. The whole service is designed to allow business people and o… View detailsPalm SundayOn Palm Sunday, we commemorate the triumphal entry of the humble Saviour into Jerusalem, greeted by crowds carrying palm branches. As a symbol of this, the children of the congregation receive palm fronds. New members of the congregation take their vows during this service, which is followed by a … View detailsMaundy ThursdayAt 6:00 pm on Maundy Thursday in Holy Week, the Sacrament is observed at dusk and is followed by the ancient liturgy of Tenebrae, which is one of the most beautiful and moving services of the Church year. The bread and wine are placed on a special Table in the unlit chancel. At the end of the Comm… View detailsGood FridayGood Friday morning at 11 a.m. we share in a service of hymns and reflections on Jesus' words from the cross. At 8:00 pm, the choir and a baroque orchestra presents its moving interpretation of a major choral work. View detailsEaster SundayEaster Sunday sees the Narthex and the chancel resplendent with lilies and spring flowers to greet the Resurrection Day of Our Lord, and Holy Communion is once again celebrated. On this joyous occasion, the bread and wine are brought in procession by the elders through the congregation to be put o… View details |
Meet our new minister, Rev. Jeff Veenstra |
