March 27th E-News
Were You There?
This is the question posed in the traditional hymn we sing each year during Holy Week. This coming week, we journey with Jesus through his final days: from his demonstration / counter-procession into Jerusalem to the Upper Room where he washes the feet of his disciples, to his arrest in the garden, the the trial and, finally, his crucifixion.
We will experience this journey liturgically through this Sunday’s Palm Sunday service, followed by a special Good Friday service on Friday, April 3rd at 10:30am.
If you’re looking for a personal devotional practice for this week, I recommend checking out this online “Stations of the Cross” self-guided experience, a beautiful reflection resource put together buy our friends at West Van United Church.
Blessings for the week ahead,
Rev. Sandra
The fledgling TGUC choir had its first rehearsal last Sunday, and will be singing at the Easter Service on April 5th.
SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, March 29th - 10:30am
Palm Sunday
“A Tale of Two Kings”
Preaching: Rev. Sandra Nixon
UPCOMING AT TGUC
ONGOING
FARM 2 PLATE MARKETPLACE
Every Thursday 5:15-6:00pm.
Support local farms! TGUC is the Pick Up location - order online
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RECOMMENDED
Queer Theology series:
Deconstructing Bad Theology
Tuesdays March 31, Apr. 7 & 14
What happens when the theology you were handed does more harm than good?
Whether you are in the middle of your own deconstruction, walking alongside someone who is, or simply curious about what Queer Theology has to say, this series is for you!
On April 10 at 6138 Student Union Building, UBC, join a conversation with Dr. Samah Jabr on solidarity, responsibility and practice in contexts of political violence
Doors at 6:30pm, program at 7:00pm. All proceeds go to support mental health initiatives in Palestine.
Dr. Samah Jabr is a Palestinian psychiatrist serving communities in East Jerusalem and the West Bank and former Head of the Mental Health Unit at the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Dr. Jabr integrates her medical expertise with her activism, often addressing the psychological impact of occupation, historical trauma, and war. Read more about Dr. Samah Jabr’s work.