HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES 2019

Osgoode-Kars Pastoral Charge

The United Church of Canada

in Osgoode and Kars where God welcomes all.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES

PALM ~ PASSION SUNDAY, APRIL 14

In Scripture readings, hymns and prayers we hear and live again, the Palm ~ Passion story.

This is God’s story. This is our story.

St. James, Osgoode: 9:30 a.m. Trinity, Kars: 11 a.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAY JOINT SERVICE, APRIL 18

In sacred music, Scripture readings, symbolic washing of hands and the

Sacrament of Holy Communion (The Last Supper) we gather with Christians around the world to

remember the last night Jesus shared with his friends before his arrest and crucifixion.

St. James, Osgoode: 6:30 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNITY SERVICE, APRIL 19

With our Presbyterian and Anglican friends, we gather to hear

God’s living words, sing, pray and walk with the cross in Kars.

We begin at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and end at Trinity United.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, Kars: 10 a.m.

EASTER SUNRISE JOINT SERVICE, APRIL 21

followed by light breakfast at St. James.

Peace Park, Osgoode (beside the post office): 7:30 a.m.

CHRIST IS RISEN! ALLELUIA! EASTER CELEBRATION, APRIL 21

with Sacrament of Holy Communion

St. James, Osgoode: 9:30 a.m. Trinity, Kars: 11 a.m.

(Post this on your fridge or by your phone and invite family, friends and neighbours

to our Holy Week and Easter Services. All are welcome. Without exception.)

Newcomers Welcome

WELCOME TO ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH IN OSGOODE!

Are you looking for a vibrant, active and a friendly church where you can nurture your spirit and meet kindred souls?

St. James United Church in Osgoode welcomes all who come to share in worship and fellowship with us.

If you are visiting or are new to the community, please do not hesitate to come to our doors on Sunday morning or contact our church office for more information.

God welcomes all. We welcome all. Come just as you are.

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Upcoming Events

UPCOMING AT WORSHIP:

April 18: Maundy Thursday Joint Worship, 6:30 p.m., St. James. In sacred music, Scripture readings, symbolic washing of hands and the Sacrament of Holy Communion (The Last Supper) we gather with Christians around the world to remember the last night Jesus shared with his friends before his arrest and crucifixion.
April 19: Good Friday Community Worship, 10 a.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, Kars. With our Presbyterian and Anglican friends, we gather to hear God’s living words, sing, pray and walk with the cross in Kars.
April 21: Joint Easter Sunrise Service, Peace Park (Osgoode), 7:30 a.m. followed by light breakfast at St. James.
April 21: “Alleluias in the Air: Easter Sunday Worship” with Sacrament of Holy Communion, 9:30 St. James, 11 a.m., Trinity.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR WORSHIP:

April 21: John 20:1-18
April 28: Acts 5:27-32; John 20:19-31
May 5: Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19

UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 12: DIY Home Decor Workshop fundraiser at Trinity, 7 p.m. You will learn how (and create) custom wood signs and decor for your home. Pre-registration required. For more info, please speak with Darlene Mercer (613-692-5564) or by email: JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING .

April 13: St. James Hearty Community Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. You’ll find the best food and the finest people at our breakfast. Bring your family and friends. Free will offering.

April 16: Lenten Book Study – week 7, 10 a.m. at St. James.