Lent & Easter

Reflections on Easter: rebirth and renewal

The people of this world are like the three butterflies in front of a candle’s flame. The first one went closer and said:I know about love. The second one touched the flame lightly with his wings and said:I know how love’s fire can burn. The third one threw himself intothe heart of the flame and was consumed. He alone[…]

EASTER SCHEDULE

SUN, April 17: EASTER SUNRISE WORSHIP 5:45am • End of Presidential Drive off Tin Mine Rd, Jackson in-person & live-streaming to FB [weather-permitting]) Sunrise = 5:58am Donuts & Coffee @ service provided by deacons EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP with Flowering of the Cross10:30am • JCC (in-person & zoom) Zoom link and password required. Contact jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org JCC Virtual[…]

Reflections on Holy Friday: last seven words

1. Forgiveness, 2. Salvation, 3. Relationship, 4. Abandonment, 5. Distress, 6. Triumph and 7. Reunion. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. Luke 23:43: Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise. John 19:26–27: Woman, behold your son. Son, behold your mother. Matthew 27:46[…]

Holy Friday Vigil

Readings of the Last Seven Words of Christ at noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. The vigil has ended, but Via Crucis (stations of the cross) remain intact through Saturday afternoon.

Reflections on journeys: asking for help, and the entry into Passion Week

The imperative “Hosanna!” means “Save us now!” — Minoo Kim We have a shared destiny, a shared responsibility to save the world from those who attempt to destroy it. — Winnie Madikizela-Mandela There are many different kinds of power. True power comes from serving and helping others.— Dalai Lama We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to[…]

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