We gather outside the front doors of the church to begin our great procession into Holy Week, remembering Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem which ushered in the last week of his life on earth. Everyone receives a palm branch as we shout our “Hosannas in the highest” and read the story of the passion of our Lord according to St. Luke in a congregational “reader’s theater.”

And then, as we arrive at the crucifixion portion of the story, our attention will turn to the new windows in the balcony which for the very first time will illustrate our communal hearing of the crucifixion narrative. We will celebrate the installation of the windows with a solemn rite of dedication, and following the Palm Sunday service, we will gather for a festive catered luncheon in the Parish Hall, with our special guests David Judson of Judson Studios and Tim Carey, the artist who designed the windows. If you plan to attend the luncheon, please indicate your intention by calling the parish office or making a note on the back of an attendance card so we might have an accurate count. There is no charge for the luncheon.