Holy Week 2021
This year during Holy Week, we have several opportunities for you to connect as we reflect on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We hope you find this email helpful with date, registration, and link details, and we look forward to joining with you either in-person or online, beginning this weekend with Palm Sunday!
Palm Sunday Sanctuary Service
This Sunday, March 28, the Sanctuary service will begin at 9:00 am as children lead a processional, waving palm branches. If your child would like to participate, please meet in the Chapel at least five minutes prior to the service. We will contemplate the Passion of our Lord as told in the book of Mark.
·Masking and distancing required.
·YouTube Live –Watch on YouTube channel liveor at a later time.
·Facebook Live (login recommended) –Watch liveor at a later time.
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Palm Sunday Crossroads Service
This Sunday, March 28, the Crossroads service will begin at 10:55 am. We will contemplate the Passion of our Lord through worship music and the Word, as told in the book of Mark.
·Masking and distancing required.
·YouTube Live –Watch on YouTube channel liveor at a later time.
·Facebook Live (login recommended) –Watch liveor at a later time.
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Labyrinth Meditation
What is a labyrinth? You can find this aid to meditation here at Boone UMC on March 31 through April 2! The prayer labyrinth will be set up in the Chapel for all who seek more of God’s presence and a release from life’s busyness. Masking and distancing required.
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Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Join the service in-person or online, April 1, at 7:00 pm. We will share in communion together. If you join us online, please be prepared with elements (crackers, bread, juice).
·Masking and distancing required.
·YouTube Live –Watch on YouTube channel liveor at a later time.
·Facebook Live (login recommended) –Watch liveor at a later time.
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Good Friday Tenebrae Service
During this in-person or online service, April 2, at 7:00 pm, we will reflect on the cross through scripture and music.
·If you plan to join us in-person, masking and distancing required.
·YouTube Live –Watch on YouTube channel liveor at a later time.
·Facebook Live (login recommended) –Watch liveor at a later time.
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Stations of the Cross
Walk through the Sanctuary for Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 2. The Sanctuary will be open from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm. This self-guided exhibit offers an opportunity to contemplate the crucifixion and resurrection through readings and the viewing of artwork by Dr. Cynthia Taylor. Masking and distancing required.
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Easter Morning Sunrise Service On the Parkway
Join us in-person at the Thunderhill Overlook at Milepost 290.4 on the Parkway, Easter morning, April 4, at 6:45 am. Or, join the service online. The worship service begins in early morning darkness and concludes with sunrise as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
·If you plan to join us in-person, drive out and worship with us as the sun rises. Masking and distancing required.
·Facebook Live (login recommended) –Watch liveor at a later time.
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Easter Morning Sanctuary Service
Celebrate the risen Christ in-person or online, April 4, 9:00 a.m., in the Sanctuary! We will share in communion together. If you join us online, please be prepared with elements (crackers, bread, juice).
·If you plan to join us in-person, masking and distancing required.
·YouTube Live –Watch on YouTube channel liveor at a later time.
·Facebook Live (login recommended) –Watch liveor at a later time.
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Easter Morning Crossroads Service
Celebrate the risen Christ in-person or online, Easter Sunday, April 4, at 10:55 a.m.! We will share in communion together. If you join us online, please be prepared with elements (crackers, bread, juice).
·If you plan to join us in-person,click to register. Masking and distancing required.
·YouTube Live –Watch on YouTube channel liveor at a later time.
·Facebook Live (login recommended) –Watch liveor at a later time.
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Easter Lily Donations
Please help us decorate with lilies for Easter Sunday. This is a very special way to honor someone you know or to remember a loved one. Lilies may be purchased for $10 and may be taken home after Easter Sunday worship services.
Orders for Easter lilies will be received through March 29. Click through to place an order and pay online. Or, call the Church Office at 828.264.6090. If payment is made by check, please include “Flower Fund – Lily” in the memo line.
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Blackburn’s Chapel Walk-through Stations of the Cross and Outdoor Good Friday Service
Join us April 2, at Blackburn’s Chapel Prayer Trail.Stations of the Cross between 4:30 and 5:15 pm, Good Friday Service begins at 5:30 pm.
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Blackburn’s Chapel Holy Saturday Service
Worship with us via Zoom, April 3, at 10:00 am. For the Zoom link,email Pastor Laura.
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Blackburn’s Chapel Sunrise Service
Worship with us in-person in the Outdoor Chapel space on the Prayer Trail, April 4, at 7:00 am.
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Blackburn’s Chapel Easter Morning Service
Join us in-person at Blackburn’s Chapel for Easter morning worship, April 4, at 11:00 am! We are so excited for thisveryspecial time together with communion!Click to register.
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Children’s Ministry Holy Week Opportunities
Watch for Children’s Ministry updates if you are registered to receive their weekly news. Contact usto receive more information about Children’s Ministry.