Join Muhlenberg Lutheran Church in ancient and holy practices recalling Jesus' final week and glorious resurrection! In this year’s Lenten theme, we have journeyed through the gospel of Mark. We see how God is on the loose, breaking into our world. Through Jesus, God is overthrowing the established order and bringing a fundamental change to the way we live and interact with one another, with the love of Christ at the center. It’s a R(EVOL)UTION!
Holy Week
The Triduum (The Three Days) The Triduum is the ancient observance of the mystery of our salvation, which plunges the faithful into the death of Jesus and brings them with him to resurrection life. The Three Days is one liturgy, extending from Thursday evening through the Easter Vigil. The Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and 11:00am Easter Sunday services will be live-streamed to Facebookand YouTube. Staffed nursery care for children under age 5 will be available at all services except the Easter Vigil. You are invited to conform your life to the worship rhythms of the church on these three days:
Maundy Thursday - Thursday, March 28, 7:00pm We heed Christ's commandment to love one another as we wash each other's feet and share the meal he instituted. (Picture of church set up for foot washing.)
Good Friday - Friday, March 29, 7:00pm We hear the passion of Christ, the narrative of Jesus crucified and reigning from the cross.
Easter Vigil - Saturday, March 30, 8:00pm This is the high point of the church's year, the night, the very night, the Passover of Christ from death to life. This year's Vigil will be a simplified version of the traditional liturgy. We'll begin with the lighting of the new fire, and process into the sanctuary for the reading of the word. Readers will share with us the entirety of the Gospel of Mark, for a truly epic experience of the Gospel story. We'll then gather around the communion table to celebrate the first resurrection meal. Following the service, we'll extend the celebration of Easter with food and fellowship.
Easter Sunday - Sunday, March 31 The ultimate r(evol)ution of love came about through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! On Easter Sunday, in word and feast, we celebrate God's unending love. Join us at to celebrate:
8:30am Worship: Join us for Worship with Holy Communion in the Sanctuary!
9:30am Brunch: Join us in the Muhlenberg Activities Center (MAC) for an Easter Brunch! the Fellowship Committee will provide breakfast meats, coffee, juice and tea. Please bring food to share as suggested below, or feel free to bring your favorite signature dish: Households with the last name:
A-K Breakfast Casserole
L-O Fruit
P-Z Breakfast Breads
9:30am Photos: There will be an opportunity to have an individual or family picture taken and printed in the MAC.
9:45am Easter Egg Hunt & Activities: The Easter Egg Hunt will take place inside the MAC. In addition to the hunt, we will play games and enjoy activities for kids of all ages.
11:00am Worship: Join us for Worship with Holy Communion in person in the Sanctuary or via live-streaming options on Facebookand YouTube.
CHERUB CHOIR Cherub Choir will perform in worship on Easter Sunday, March 31 (11:00 am service only). Let’s make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Rachel Peters leads the Cherub Choir (ages 4 – grade 2). Rehearsals are held in the choir chancel in the Sanctuary from 12:15pm – 12:45pm. Their last rehearsal is Sunday, March 24.