TRIDIUM: THE THREE GREAT DAYS OF HOLY WEEK
Thursday, March 28
Agape Meal & Maundy Thursday Liturgy: 6pm All are invited to gather for a liturgy in which we will share a simple meal, prayers, and songs in the Parish Hall led by the choir, followed by the ceremony of the washing of feet and stripping of the altar in the Church. The Maundy Thursday Vigil begins at the conclusion of the service until 9pm. All are invited to remain for quiet prayer at the Altar of Repose. This sacred evening evokes the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples and honors the core of Jesus’ teachings on eucharist and living in service to one another.
Friday, March 29
Altar Watch: 6-11am The church will be open for private prayer at the Altar of Repose in the chapel. During this Vigil we are inspired by Jesus’ words to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane – “Could you not keep awake one hour?”
Good Friday Liturgy: noon During the Good Friday liturgy we hear the Passion – the scripture that tells the story of Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion – and we are invited to venerate the cross, witnessing the end of one story and holding space for the hope of the new story that unfolds on Easter.
Saturday, March 30
Easter Vigil: 7pm This year we are joining with three other Episcopal Churches in Marin to celebrate this ancient liturgy in community. Episcopal Church of our Savior in Mill Valley (located at 10 Old Mill Street) is hosting this year. St. John’s, along with St. Stephen’s, Tiburon, and Christ Church, Sausalito, will gather at Church of our Savior to experience the wonder and mystery of resurrection, listening to our sacred stories and sharing in the first eucharist of Easter.
SUNDAY
8am: Worship in the Church
9am: Family Worship (Held on the lawn, weather permitting, or in the Parish Hall.)
10am:
Worship in the Church (in-person & livestream)
Sunday School for children & youth
Worship Bulletin
Livestream Link
MONDAY
7pm: Bible Study (Zoom)
TUESDAY
7:30am: Christian Meditation in the Chapel
2nd TUESDAYS (beginning March 12)
6pm: Dinner Church in the Parish Hall (3/12, 4/9, 5/14)
WEDNESDAYS
2pm: Bible Study, in-person in the Fireside Room
2nd SATURDAYS of the Month (usually)
8am: Men’s Group
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The fundamental essence of St. John’s core values is this church CARES about its congregation, community, environment and civic responsibilities. How this church and its congregation care is what makes St. John’s special.
Connect – St. John’s connects with people no matter where they are on their spiritual journey. We connect without judgement, and recognize everyone has their own spiritual path. Through the process of connecting with each other and our community we strengthen our own connection with God, ourselves and the communities in which we live.
Assist – St. John’s strives to assist people regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. We build and adapt our services to assist our congregation—including our children and youth—in helping to meet their spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs. St. John’s strives to assist parishioners at anytime and anywhere.
Respect – St John’s respects peoples’ faith, spirituality, religious backgrounds, and personal journeys. Respect helps St. John’s offer a warm, welcoming, inclusive and safe environment of worship. Respect enables St. John’s members to share more deeply and learn from each other and other religions which aids us to better serve and contribute to our friends, families, and communities.
Embrace – St John’s embraces change and views change as an opportunity for personal and communal spiritual growth. We embrace children and youth as symbols of change. St. John’s embraces empowering people to develop, foster, and strengthen their own personal connections with Jesus Christ.
Serve – St John’s serves with open and loving hearts and minds in the hope that with our words and actions we reflect the spirit of God. We strive to advocate for and help the vulnerable where and when we are able in the local community and beyond.
Adopted by the St. John’s Vestry
09.15.21; revised 11.16.23
We pray, worship and celebrate the Gospel responding to the needs of our communities while building relationships to support us on our journey of faith.
St. John’s is a spiritual home that welcomes all, loves and respects all, and serves all in Christ’s name.
Physical address:
14 Lagunitas Road at Shady Lane
Ross, CA 94957
Mailing address:
PO Box 217
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 456-1102
www.stjohnsross.org
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