The Three Days: Maundy Thursday

Step into Holy Week with a candlelit, “old-school” service that’s honest, tactile, and deeply moving. Maundy Thursday is the night we remember Jesus’ Last Supper, hear his new commandment to love one another, and follow him toward the cross—ending in Tenebrae (darkness) as the sanctuary is stripped bare.

### What to expect

This is traditional worship—hymns, spoken prayers, Scripture, silence, and a slow, reverent pace. You don’t need to know what to do. You can participate fully, participate quietly, or simply observe.

### Tonight includes

• The Last Supper — Scripture and reflection on Jesus’ table and his love “to the end”
• Individual Absolution (one-on-one option) — a brief, private moment to hear a personal word of forgiveness (optional)
• Footwashing — a simple act of service and humility (optional; we also offer a more comfortable “hands-only” option if you prefer)
• Holy Communion — bread and wine at Jesus’ table
• Tenebrae — the altar is stripped, lights dim, candles are extinguished as the Passion is read, and we leave in silence

### Explicit welcome

All people are welcome—no exceptions.
That includes ALL people, skeptics, the spiritually exhausted, longtime church people, first-timers, English speakers and non-native speakers, families with kids, and anyone who isn’t sure what they believe but knows they need grace.

### Good to know

• Participation in holy communion, individual absolution and footwashing is completely optional—no pressure, no spotlight.
• Dress however you like.
• Photos/recording: not during the service.

Come as you are. Leave in silence. And let this night carry you into Good Friday.