It was a cold, crisp early Spring morning, April 17th as worshippers gathered in the sanctuary of St. Thomas, Anglican Church in the 2400 block of east 41st Avenue for the Annual Palm Sunday procession.
The congregation was greeted by St. Thomas', Priest-in-Charge the Rev. Patrick Blaney who then gathered the community and began the palm procession liturgy.
The worship team from First Lutheran Church were gathered at the entrance to the chancel and led the community out the door and east on 41st Street to Wales Street with Pastor Hergy (the Rev. Richard Hergeshiemer) and Patrick completing the procession.
After a 10 minute walk, the procession arrived and moved into the narthex and sanctuary of First Lutheran where a good–sized group awaited, their numbers increased by the presence of the combined choirs of both faith communities.
As soon as the two clergy were in the door, the organ began the opening strains of “All Glory, Laud and Honour” and the Sunday of the Passion Eucharist was begun.
The reading of the Passion from Matthew’s Gospel involved the entire congregation and all participated enthusiastically.
The congregation was greeted by St. Thomas', Priest-in-Charge the Rev. Patrick Blaney who then gathered the community and began the palm procession liturgy.
The worship team from First Lutheran Church were gathered at the entrance to the chancel and led the community out the door and east on 41st Street to Wales Street with Pastor Hergy (the Rev. Richard Hergeshiemer) and Patrick completing the procession.
After a 10 minute walk, the procession arrived and moved into the narthex and sanctuary of First Lutheran where a good–sized group awaited, their numbers increased by the presence of the combined choirs of both faith communities.
As soon as the two clergy were in the door, the organ began the opening strains of “All Glory, Laud and Honour” and the Sunday of the Passion Eucharist was begun.
The reading of the Passion from Matthew’s Gospel involved the entire congregation and all participated enthusiastically.
The music in worship led by the combined choirs and a group of talented musicians was joyful and appropriate and the fellowship created by the joining together of the two communities was inspiring.
The two churches will also share Holy Week services this week. Click the link for more information.
The two churches will also share Holy Week services this week. Click the link for more information.
Images: top left; Rev. Patrick Blaney and Pr. Hergy bring up the rear, middle the procession heads east on 41st, below; the two communities meet for the exchange of "The Peace."