Maundy Thursday
The people at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer welcomes everyone. We look forward to seeing you at this 7:00 pm service of Holy Eucharist for Maundy Thursday at Church of the Redeemer.
It is in-person and on-line. The link to the service live cast is on the Welcome page of this website.
All are welcome to participate fully at Redeemer.
- All races.
- All religions.
- All countries of origin.
- All sexual orientations (including LGBTQ+).
- All genders.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday in Holy Week. It is part of the Triduum, or three holy days before Easter. The name comes from the Latin mandatum novum, “new commandment,” from John 13:34.
Maundy Thursday celebrations also commemorate the institution of the Eucharist by Jesus “on the night he was betrayed.” Egeria, a fourth-century pilgrim to Jerusalem, describes elaborate celebrations and observances in that city on Maundy Thursday. Special celebration of the institution of the eucharist on Maundy Thursday is attested by the Council of Hippo in 381.
The Prayer Book liturgy for Maundy Thursday provides for celebration of the Eucharist and a ceremony of the optional washing of feet which follows the gospel and homily. There is also provision for the consecration of the bread and wine for administering Holy Communion from the reserved sacrament on Good Friday.
Church of the Redeemer does have the optional washing of feet at this service. No one is required to have their feet washed. However, if you plan to participate, wear shoes and stockings that are easy to remove and replace.
Following the service on the evening of Maundy Thursday, the altar is stripped and all decorative furnishings are removed from the church for Good Friday.
Following this service, there will be a Gethsemane Vigil before the reserved sacrament until 9:30 pm. Can you watch with Jesus for one hour?
(Taken from Maundy Thursday)
