The Lancaster Convocation of Episcopal Churches invites you to begin your observance of a Holy Lent during our Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 18 at 7 pm at Saint Paul Episcopal Church. Special music will be provided by Dr. Maria Thompson Corley, Organist at St. Thomas Church in Lancaster. A special choir of talented singers […]
The First Sunday in Lent Jesus was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11
The Second Sunday in Lent To follow Jesus is to be born anew from the Spirit. Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17
The Third Sunday in Lent Jesus is the source of living water Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42
The Fourth Sunday in Lent Jesus heals the man blind from birth 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41
The Fifth Sunday in Lent Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. Ezekiel 31:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45
Óscar Romero, Archbishop and Martyr, 1980, and the Martyrs of El Salvador Today we commemorate Archbishop Óscar Romero, assassinated while celebrating the Eucharist after calling on soldiers to stop killing their own people. Inspired by the poor and his martyred friend Rutilio Grande, Romero became a prophetic voice in El Salvador’s brutal civil conflict. We […]
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday The Triumphant Entry and the Passion Matthew 26:14-27:66
Tuesday in Holy Week Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 71:1-14 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 John 12:20-36
This service will be held in the Chapel of Holy Communion - accessible through memorial garden. The name Tenebrae comes from the Latin word for "darkness" or "shadows." A distinguishing characteristic of this service is the series of readings from Lamentations which appear early in the office. The distinctive ceremonial of Tenebrae includes use of […]
Maundy Thursday Just as I have loved you, you should also love one another. Maundy Thursday in the Episcopal tradition is the Thursday of Holy Week commemorating the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the Eucharist and washed his disciples' feet, giving the "new commandment: to love one another. We will join together for a meal […]
The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day Alleluia! Christ is Risen!