Presbyterian Church of Madison Holds Candle Light Tenebrae Evening Worship Service on Maundy Thursday

Holy Week is a busy time at the Presbyterian Church of Madison:

After Palm Sunday’s service at 10:15 AM on April 1st, there is a candle light Tenebrae evening worship service on Maundy Thursday, April 5th at 7:30 PM, an Ecumenical Good Friday Worship at noon on April 6 and the Easter Sunday Worship on April 8th at 10:15 AM, followed by the Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones.

The Tenebrae service commemorates Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and is a cherished tradition for many. It is held in Webb Chapel, with it's new, state-of-the-art sound system.

The Ecumenical Good Friday Worship will focus on the seven last words of Christ as a remembrance of Jesus’ agony and passion in dying on the cross. Seven different ministers will each preach a short homily on Jesus’ last words. The ministers are The Rev. Nancy Lynch and Student Pastor Noel Forlini of the Presbyterian Church of Madison, Msgr George Hundt from St. Vincent Martyr Catholic Church, The Rev. Dr. Edward Halldorson, pastor of Chatham Township Presbyterian Church, The Rev. Dr. Richard Sweeney, pastor of New Vernon Presbyterian Church, The Rev. Dr. Robb Shoaf, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Madison and The Rev. Dr. Charles Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Madison.

For more information, please contact the church office at 973-377-1600.