These Sacred Days

 

Maundy Thursday

TONIGHT: On the evening of the Last Supper, we’ll gather at 6pm in the Covenant Room for a meal and dinner church. With the story, communion will be during supper. We’ll then progress on toward Jesus’ arrest. Pastor Jen will preach, plus we’ll hear MCC Handchimes. 
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Good Friday

On the day of the crucifixion, worship in the Covenant Room is available at noon and 7pm with Pastor Jen preaching.  The late service will be livestreamed and includes MCC Choir. If you're planning to watch online, you're welcome to grab a stone to hold or write down something heavy to hold during worship.
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7:00 Livestream link
 

Easter Sunrise

At 6:07 on Easter morning, we begin in the Memorial Garden and then turn to a celebration of resurrection in the Covenant Room. Pastor Nick will preach, and Emily Wixson will lead from the piano entirely left-handed! There are still spots for readers and greeters, if you’d like to sign up.

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(Sorry, this service is not livestreamed.)

 

 

9am - Activities & Potluck

You are invited to bring food to share at 9am. Think pastries, egg bakes, fruit, etc. and fellowship! Sign up here. Cross+generational art activities will also be available starting at 9:00. Children can meet at the Welcome Center to participate in an egg/scavenger hunt at 9:45am.

 

Easter Festival Worship

With brass breaking free our Alleluias, we join amid Easter flowers for festival worship services at 10:15. Online participants should have communion elements ready. Thank you to all who helped provide flowers.
For Advent in the Blessing Room:
Bulletin – Livestream link – Hymns – Reading sheet
For Hope in the Covenant Room: 
Bulletin - Livestream link

 

Share with a Friend

This sacred days include many amazing and unique opportunities. It's a great time to invite family and friends to join you at the MCC!

 

Announcements of the Community 

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Adult Ed

There is no adult ed on Easter (but are activities and brunch). On April 27, there will be Earth Day projects during the education hour. Adult ed resumes on May 4 with the Confirmation mentor pairs presenting about their Lent projects.

 

Children & Family News

Holy Week is off to a great start! Thanks to our faith formation families and Megan and Sulia for bringing our scripture readings to life last week. We hope you can come for for Maundy Thursday dinner church (6pm), Good Friday (7pm), and Easter Sunday for breakfast (9-10), an Easter scavenger hunt (9:45) and worship (10:15). Friends and family encouraged!
 
NEW! Parents' Night Out Friday, 4/25 5:30-8:30pm - Reply to Andrea to sign up
Jen Streit and her team of High School and Middle School Youth will take care of the kids, so the parents can go out! Enjoy a safe and fun place to bring your children to enjoy some crafts, games, and camaraderie. Children age 1 through 6th grade are welcome to participate. Donations will be accepted to cover costs for food and supplies. Pick up and drop off times can be flexible within the 5:30-8:30pm time frame if you need to get your littles to bed earlier.

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Memorial Garden Invite

As the  weather warms up, The Memorial Garden Board encourages you to stroll in the Memorial Garden.  New plots were added this past year.  Perhaps consider a plot or a memorial stone.

The application as well as more information is available online at the church website.  If you have questions, contact Joyce Anderson, Memorial Garden Board

 

 Holy Land Trip 

Your tourism support matters for Palestinians, and for understanding and supporting peace. Travel to the Holy Land this autumn with Pastor Nick. We’ll explore biblical sites, and meet the church active today. October 22-November 3, from $4460, including flights, accommodations, and most meals.
For a full brochure with more details and chance to pre-register (no downpayment needed).Click here

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 MCC Youth in the Community 

Support our youth by connecting to the events of their lives—concerts, games, and more. Show up, or ask how it went! (Feel free to share events you know about!)
Russell Hellmer has an ultimate Frisbee game today at 6 PM at University Bay (behind UW Hospital) vs West JV
The Vel Phillips Memorial Orchestra, including Simon Sellwood, has a concert on Tuesday, 4/22 at 7:30 in the Memorial HS auditorium. Free to all.
 

 

"Know Your Rights" Training

On Sunday, May 4th at Noon, MCC and the Immigrant Support Team will be hosting a “Know Your Rights” training led by an immigration attorney. Our siblings in the immigrant community have constitutional rights (e.g., the right to remain silent) and when they know them, it can make all the difference. And to faithfully support them, it’s good for all of us to know those rights, and know them cold. Please, think about coming, if you can.