Cranford Calendar
Good Friday will be observed at St. Michael Church with the following:
8 A.M. Morning Prayer
3 P.M. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death
7:30 P.M. Living Station of the Cross, presented by members of the parish’s youth ministry
All are invited
Stations of the Cross is a series of images and related prayers covering events that Jesus Christ went through on the day of his crucifixion on Mount Calvary. Stations helps Christians make a spiritual connection to the suffering Christ endured on his Passion. It is typically a path of 14 numbered images arranged around the nave of a church. Worshipers stop at each station in order for specific prayers and reflections.
A day to remember the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us, so that our sins may be forgiven. Our Tenebrae Service or Service of Darkness is a somber service concluding with a “Strepitus” or loud noise symbolizing the earthquake and agony of creation at the death of Christ. This is Christ’s church, and there is a place for you here.
The Taize form of worship utilizes short repetitive chants and periods of silence to nurture a quiet meditative space for us to encounter God. The church will be specially decorated for the service with Taize-inspired elements to create an environment of intimacy. All are welcome!
Holy Saturday will be celebrated with the following:
8 A.M. Morning Prayer
8:30 A.M. Blessing of the Food
8:30 P.M. Liturgy of the Great Vigil of Easter.
This Liturgy will include, Lighting of the New Fire and Blessing of the Paschal Candle, singing of the Exsultet, Liturgy of the Word, Singing of the Gloria, Proclamation of the Gospel, Blessing of the Water and Liturgy of the Eucharist.
All are invited.
The feast of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter) will be celebrated with the following:
7 A.M. Morning Prayer
Liturgies of the Eucharist will be celebrated at
7:30 A.M. 9 A.M. 10:30 A.M.(choral) and 12 Noon -in the church
10:40 A.M and 12:10 P.M. in the Sports Center of the Parish School
All are invited to come and celebrate this joyful day.
EASTER “SONRISE” SERVICE, April 21: 8 AM in the Narthex of the church. Weather permitting,
everyone is welcomed to come and worship outside and bask in the spring air while celebrating Jesus’
resurrection with an “unplugged” acoustic version of Easter Worship.
All are invited to the Easter Rite I Eucharist service at Trinity Cranford. Come hear the story of the joy that came on that resurrection morning. A story that continues to change the world and people’s lives. ALLELUIA! All are Welcome.
Jesus is alive! And through him, God has given us all new and eternal life. Join us as we celebrate Christ’s victory over sin and death. This worship includes Bible lessons, a sermon, and spoken liturgy. Holy Communion is offered to all. This is Christ’s church, and there is a place for you here.