The Promise of Palm Sunday (04/12/25)

 On Palm Sunday, the people of Jerusalem welcomed the Lord as their king, waving palm branches in testification of His sovereignty. We, too, should welcome and pray for the coming of the Lord's kingdom. 

Natural kingdoms are governed by external laws. The Lord's kingdom is ruled by an internal government, a government by conscience rather than by command.  What a remarkable government this is. The Lord does not force His will upon us to do what is right. He allows us to act from conscience. His kingdom is made up of those who hold a common vision of Divine ends and purposes. These will act freely to further it, each according to his or her own enlightenment. To be ruled [like this] is to be in true freedom. As the Lord taught: "If you continue in My Word... you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8: 32). 

Each person who finds a place in this kingdom will fulfill a use from a love for it and for the sake of the common good. [Someone like this is described as being] "taught daily by the Lord whatever they must do and what they must say... (Swedenborg, Revelation Explained 825). This brings delight and heavenly joy.  We must all come to our own beliefs, actions, and behaviors from conscience. But there is no stronger unity among people than that which results from their common vision of truth which they individually and freely accept for themselves. Such is the power of a true idea. It serves to bind into closest harmony and cooperation all those who see and accept it.  Such is the kingdom of heaven. This is the model of the Lord's kingdom that we should strive to build. 

Let us pray that the promise and prophecy of Palm Sunday will become a reality in our own lives and in the church. So we ask of the Lord: "Your kingdom come..." (Matthew 6:10). "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" (Luke 19:38).  (NCL Editorial, 2006)

SRC Announcements: 04/13/25

Stuffing Easter Eggs (04/14/25)

Join a group on Monday at 10am in Friendship Hall who will be stuffing (plastic) eggs with goodies to prepare for the Easter Egg Hunt after Church on Sunday.

Choose Joy Discussion Group (04/14/25)

The next Choose Joy group will be in the vestry on Monday at 6:30pm.  Join us!

Discussion Group with Sue Carr (04/15/25)

Join us this Tuesday at 1pm in the Chapel for our next video and discussion group.  The topic: What We Haven't Known About Jesus..  Join us!

Good Friday Holy Supper Service (04/18/25)

As last year, we will have our Good Friday lessons/chant and Holy Supper service, starting at 7pm.  Join us!

Easter Dawn Service, Potluck, and Main Worship (04/20/25)

We will have the opportunity to gather as a community for Easter worship in the morning (7am) near the Memorial Garden (with coffee and buns after) and for our Main Community Service (11am) in the chapel.  After the 11am service, there will be a potluck lunch (to which you may bring a side dish).  Join us!

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