Maundy Thursday

Our Maundy Thursday service is designed to be a deeply engaging and multi-sensory experience, reminiscent of a Seder meal but firmly rooted in the Christian tradition. This service invites participants to journey with Jesus through his last night with his friends, exploring the themes of strength, submission, love, forgiveness, and gratitude. We will do this by engaging all our senses— seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling—allowing us to connect with the familiar story of Jesus’ final hours in a fresh and profound way.

The service follows the narrative of that pivotal night, from the symbolic tasting of figs representing Jesus’s strength; to the intimate act of hand-washing mirroring his humility; the shared meal echoing the Last Supper, the communion of bread and wine; and finally, the fragrant herbs evoking Jesus’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Each element is designed to prompt personal reflection and small group discussion, creating a space for intimate sharing and contemplation as we remember the significance of Maundy Thursday.

Join us for this special service on Thursday, April 2, in Wesley Hall at 6:30 PM.