Maundy Thursday: April 2nd

Maundy Thursday is one of the most significant days in the Episcopal liturgical calendar, falling on the Thursday of Holy Week — the night before Good Friday. It commemorates three central events from the Last Supper. The name "Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum ("commandment"), referring to Jesus' new commandment: "Love one another as I have loved you." On this night, Jesus washed his disciples' feet as an act of humble service. In Episcopal churches, the ceremony of foot-washing appropriately follows the Gospel reading and homily, recalling that "strength and growth in the life of the Kingdom of God come not by power, authority, or even miracle, but by such lowly service."Stripping of the Altar after the liturgy, the altar is stripped bare — sometimes accompanied by the recitation of Psalm 22 — symbolizing the abandonment and humiliation of Christ. Please join us for this beautiful service.