Shepherd Park Christian Church

Easter/ Resurrection Sunday

Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, is a holy day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary circa 30 AD. It is the culmination of the week before Easter, known as “Holy Week,” which includes Maundy Thursday, commemorating […]

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Palm Sunday

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 […]

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Maundy Thursday

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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Regional Assembly 2022

Regional Assembly 2022 The 2022 CCCA Regional Assembly was October 14-15, 2022, at the William F. Bolger Center in Potomac, Maryland. In alignment with our theme found in Micah 6:8, “Justice, Mercy, Humility: What is Required of Disciples Today?”, we want to bring awareness to ministry opportunities; this is also an excellent way for the people to connect their gifts, […]

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