MARCH 28 – APRIL 4
Palm/Passion Sunday
March 28
Central’s on-line worship will begin with the celebration of palms as we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Mid-service, the mood shifts drastically as Jesus faces the last difficult days of his life. This service will be posted on our Facebook page and YouTube channel at 8.00am.
Maundy Thursday
April 1
From the comfort of your home Pastors Jan Everhart Hartliff and Viseth Hou will lead us through a service that includes hand or foot washing and the sacrament of communion. The service will post on our Facebook page and YouTube channel at 6.00pm.
Good Friday
April 2
Central will share a Good Friday service with two Stockton churches, First Presbyterian and Trinity Presbyterian. The service centers around the seven “last words” of Jesus from the cross. Seven laypeople (three from Central and two each from First Presbyterian Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church) offer 5 sentence reflections on each of the words. Special music and the draping of the communion tables in black will be part of the service. The service will post at 11:00 a.m. on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Easter
April 4
Easter Sunrise – 7.00am worship in Central Park! Wear your mask and come join the celebration as we celebrate the good news. Our recorded service posts at 8.00am and will include lots of music with guest musicians and our own Central Bell Choir. The on-line congregation will be able to join in our tradition of singing the Hallelujah Chorus. You can attend both services! UPDATE: We can now sing outside under our masks! Hallelujah!
A Central Tradition Returns! The Easter Cross will be in the Columbarium on the Central campus on Easter Sunday. You may come by anytime between 7.00am and 5.00pm to put flowers in the cross. Pictures of the flowered cross will appear on our Facebook page and in Connections and News From 3700 Pacific Ave. after Easter.