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An Easter Message from Peter Holmes

In Peter Bruegel the Elder's painting, The Procession to Calvary, Jesus appears in the very centre of the painting straining beneath the weight of the cross, but he is surrounded by crowds of people who don't seem to be paying attention to this remarkable person who is about to turn the world upside down. I find myself wondering where I am in the picture as there are just as many distractions and rabbit holes in our own world.

Perhaps Charles Wesley was looking at the same painting when two hundred years later he penned his moving hymn, All ye that pass by, to Jesus draw nigh: to you is it nothing that Jesus should die? Your ransom and peace, your surety He is; Come, see if there ever was sorrow like His.

Our worship services this weekend present us with an opportunity to set aside life's distractions and draw near to the mystery of Christ's passion, the wonder of his redeeming love and his glorious victory over death. We invite you to join us and please invite others to come as well 

Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. The service includes Foot Washing and Communion with the music provided by our Celtic group, Iona Passage. In Person and Online.

Good Friday, April 18, 11 a.m. Our worship will focus on Christ's last words from the cross with readings, poetry, prayers and music. In Person and Online.

Good Friday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. Churches on-the-Hill Good Friday Walk There will be a 10-minute service at YP before crossing Yonge St. to Christ Church Deer Park and Calvin Presbyterian for similar services and then on to Timothy Eaton Memorial Church for a 30 minute service.

Good Friday Concert, April 18, 4 p.m. This concert features the Hedgerow Singers as well as the musicians of Iona Passage, Eric Robertson, Sharlene Wallace and Anne Lindsay.

Holy Saturday, 11 a.m. a contemplative service including readings and prayers. In Person Only

Easter Sunday Communion, 8:30 a.m. a half hour celebration of Christ's resurrection at the Lord's Table in Cameron Hall. In Person Only

Easter Breakfast, 9 a.m. in the Heritage Room.

Easter Worship, 11 a.m. An inspiring celebration of Christ's resurrection with choirs and brass. In Person and Online.

I look forward to seeing you soon! Have truly blessed Easter!

In Christ,

Peter

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