2016 Lent and Easter Schedule Mondays in Lent: At West Hebron UPC Lenten Soup and Study Lenten Study: Signs of Lent Mondays 6:00-7:30 6 weeks, beginning February 15th West Hebron United Presbyterian Church Please join us for a unique soup and bread study this Lent. Following our simple supper, our gatherings will focus on Lenten readings and beautiful works of art. Logos Productions describes it as more than a study, but rather, “…a spiritual encounter that uses stunning works of art to help engage the heart and open the mind.” There is no book to purchase, but rather participants will receive color devotional handouts that will include that week’s readings and artwork. West Hebron United Presbyterian Church 3153 County Route 30 Salem, NY 12865 Questions? Call Pastor Laura 518-854-3729
Thursday Ecumenical Lenten Luncheons: A wonderful community tradition gathering folks from all our area churches together for a free luncheon and reflection led by area clergy and lay leaders. 2/11 at Salem Community Fellowship, led by Pastor Herb Arnold 2/18 at Holy Cross, led by Father Gary Kriss 2/25 at West Hebron Presbyterian, led by Elder Barbara Wheeler 3/3 at Salem Presbyterian Church, led by Rev. Debbie Earthrowl 3/10 at Salem United Methodist, led by Rev. Lynette Cole 3/17 at Shushan Presbyterian Church, led by Parish Life Director Jeff Peck 3/24 at East Hebron Presbyterian, led by Rev. Laura Mitchell
HOLY WEEK PALM SUNDAY March 20 West Hebron UPC Communion Worship 10:30 All are invited to join in the Palm and trumpet procession beginning outdoors!
The West Hebron UPC sanctuary will be open Monday-Friday 6:00am-9:00pm for personal reflection and prayer. A scripture and prayer guide will be provided. Stop by any time. All are welcome.
Lenten Breakfasts at Salem Methodist Church 7:00am
March 24: Maundy Thursday Dinner and Tenebrae Communion Service At West Hebron UPC 6:00 p.m. Potluck Supper 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service with Communion All are invited.
In the portion of the service called theTENEBRAE (meaning “shadows”), we follow Jesus and his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. We hear him asking them to stand by as he enters more and more deeply into the lonely darkness. As the danger grows, their fears grow. One by one they leave him. During the reading of the account of Christ's arrest and passion, twelve candles will be extinguished, symbolizing the flight of the twelve disciples. The central candle remaining symbolizes Christ. When this candle is removed from the chancel, the total darkness of the church symbolizes his entrance into death. Its return signifies his victory over all enemies, even the last enemy, death. Christ lives and shines as the light of the world!
**Caution- very young children might be frightened by the darkness.
Saturday March 26 2:00pm Be on Time the hunt goes quickly! Community Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Bunny! Over 1000 eggs hidden inside and out. While holding on to the sacredness of Lent, we know, as Easter people, that soon the tomb will be empty and that joy will replace our sorrow! So we celebrate a bit early with child like joy with our annual egg hunt. Truly, when done with our hearts and minds firmly focused on our Savior, we can co-exist; the sacred and secular! Children should bring a bag or basket.
Saturday March 26 6:00pm-9:00pm Great Easter Vigil Enter the West Hebron UPC sanctuary anytime between 6pm-9pm for a quiet, reflective, personal time. Stay as long as you like. Sit, pray, worship, visit the four stations: The Gift of the Light that Overcame Darkness The Gift of Scripture and Our Salvation Story The Gift of Remembering Our Baptism The Gift of the Eucharist
EASTER SUNDAY AT WEST HEBRON UPC March 27, 2016
Sunrise Service and Potluck Breakfast 6:30am please call for location directions 518-854-3729
Easter Celebration Worship and Communion 10:30am Please join us for the most Holy Day of our Christian Year! Celebrate the Good News! Jesus Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
