Seder, Worship, and Vigil - Maundy Thursday at Christ Church
- Christ Episcopal Church
- Apr 17
- 1 min read
Maundy Thursday at Christ Church
Tonight, Thursday, April 17
5:00 p.m. Seder meal in New Brick's Great Hall
7:00 p.m. Eucharist in New Brick, with foot-washing and stripping of the Altar
8:00 p.m. Vigil in Old Brick
On this evening of Maundy Thursday, we gather together to bring into remembrance the Last Supper of our Lord and the Institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. We hear and remember the words of Jesus as he states, “Do this in remembrance of me.” As the service concludes, the altar is stripped of all of its appointments, so that the focus of all can be upon the cross alone on the following day, Good Friday. We then hear of the Agony in the Garden, as Jesus is arrested.
The Watch then takes place in response to our Lord’s question, “Could you not watch with me for one hour?” We remember that night with a Vigil in Old Brick, which runs from 8:00 p.m. tonight until 12:00 noon tomorrow, which is Good Friday. Each hour, we invite parishioners to participate in the Vigil by signing up for a time of your choosing. The sign-up sheet is available here, and you're welcome to sign up for just one hour or choose to stay for a couple of hours.
YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT CHRIST CHURCH.
Check out all of our Holy Week and Easter services and gatherings here.
