Maundy Thursday is an alternate name for Holy Thursday, the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It is the first of the three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and immediately following the crucifixion of Jesus. The English word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “commandment.” As recorded in John’s gospel, […]
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Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday, the day we celebrate his Resurrection. It commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four Gospels [Mark 11:1–11, Matthew 21:1–11, Luke 19:28–44, and John 12:12–19], which takes place in the days before the Last Supper, his arrest on Maundy Thursday (or, […]
Read moreAsh Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer, fasting, and repentance. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the placing of repentance ashes on the foreheads of participants to either the words “Repent, and believe in the Gospel” or “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Ash Wednesday marks the start of a 40-day period which […]
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The services for Jordan Alexander Radway will be held this Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the church as follows: Viewing: 9:00 – 10:35am Family Processional: 10:20 Kappa Burial Program: 10:35 – 11am Home-going Service: 11am The Internment will be held at: Parklawn Memorial park and Menorah Garden 12800 Veirs Mill Rd Rockville, MD Repast to follow in Fellowship Hall at […]
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July 20-24 in Des Moines, Iowa The Theme: “Abide in Me” “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide […]
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Making the Dream a Reality Our region has observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the weekend of the MLK holiday and is currently organized by The Commission for Congregational Life. The 2019 Tribute is a follow-up to the 2018 observance during which we asked the question: Where do we go from here? Five decades after Dr. King’s assassination (1968) and […]
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It’s that time of year again! Shepherd Park Christian Church will host its Annual Picnic and Back- to- School Bash on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 12 noon. We’re inviting our families and friends to come out and fellowship with us as well as meet people in the community. There will be free school supplies, activities and games, and free food […]
Read moreThis is the 118th Anniversary of Shepherd Park Christian Church and our 70th Anniversary in Shepherd Park. All are welcome for worship, music, praise and – of course – food. Please RSVP here. In November 1899, congregants opened services at the Park View Christian Church on 16th Street in the District of Columbia. The congregation increased and, in the 1940’s […]
Read moreThe theme for Homecoming Weekend is “We Are all Together”.
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