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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Lenten Season

Lent is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry. It begins on Ash Wednesday. It is a period of grief that necessarily ends with a great celebration of […]

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Christian Church Disciples of Christ

2023 General Assembly

Save the Date When the General Assembly meets in Louisville, Kentucky July 29-August 1, 2023, it will be the first time in four years the church as a whole has gathered in person. The theme for the 2023 General Assembly is “The Kin-dom of God within Us, among Us.” The theme is based on three scriptures: Luke 17:20- 21, Genesis […]

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Shepherd Park Christian Church

Pastor’s Anniversary

A pastor’s anniversary is an excellent time to show some extra pastor appreciation. It can also be a good opportunity to build unity around your church’s ministry vision. And building unity will generate excitement and help launch your church forward into the next year. It refers to his or her annual hire date anniversary. Our pastor plays an invaluable role […]

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