A Time Called…Good Friday

Set between the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and the celebration of the resurrection on Easter Sunday, Good Friday tells the story of Christ’s Passion and is a central part to our Christian story.  Of course, we would all like to skip the less savory parts of life. Good Friday shows us that, even at the lowest points of life, God walks with us.  As God walks with us through our life journey, we in turn walk with Christ on Good Friday. 

Historical Roots of Good Friday

In the early church, Good Friday was a day for fasting in preparation for the great festival of Easter. By the late 4th century, a service existed with readings from Isaiah and Hebrews, and the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ trial and death, as well as prayers and devotion to the cross.

Finding Meaning in the Tradition

On this dark day, we know that Jesus will be raised. But giving the events their own day, and hearing again the story of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, reminds us that new life comes at great cost and by way of a cross – this cross.  Part of our Christian identity is given to us on this day, giving us the courage to face the pain, suffering, and injustice in our lives and in our world. Seeing those things through the Good Friday story, we glimpse the promise of Easter.

Please plan to join us on Friday at 10:30 a.m. as we hear the Good Friday story through word and song.