Join Us for Easter Vigil - Tonight
- Christ Episcopal Church
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Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 4
Easter Vigil and Eucharist, The Lighting of the New Fire, and Baptism
7:00 p.m. in New Brick
As the church awaits the glory of the resurrection, Holy Saturday is a day of preparation. As the sun sets, bringing with it the end of the Lenten season, one of the most beautiful services of the entire church year is held.
We begin in utter darkness, signifying Christ in the tomb, and then a new fire is lit & blessed, and with it, the Paschal Candle symbolizing Christ. Then, within that light, lessons are read which remind us of God’s desire for man’s salvation. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism focuses on the priesthood of all believers, and then we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter. The darkness is now full light!
Join us tonight, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. for an unforgettable worship gathering. And if you can't join us in person, you can worship virtually below. The service leaflet is here. And the sermon tonight is given by Rev. Yehinuel Odidi - you can read his sermon's text here.
