Good Friday marks the day that Jesus of Nazareth was put to death by crucifixion in the first century A.D.

It might seem strange that something so horrific would be called “good.” But the Christian story claims that when we examine what this event means, for us personally and for the wider world, we’ll begin to see how this day might really be named “good.”

The room will be darkened and the tone of the gathering will be serious and reflective. Jesus’s suffering on the cross is a weighty thing to think about. Yet we will also acknowledge the goodness and life that comes through the cross of Jesus.

We will sing worship songs together. We will hear scripture readings. We will listen to a brief reflection.

When the service is over, we will leave in silence, looking forward to the celebration of Jesus’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.

The service will be roughly 1 hour long.

The church parking lot is located directly north of the building, accessible from Downing Street.

There’s plenty of parking in the lot, but if it is full, free 2-hour street parking is available on both sides of Downing Street and on 9th Avenue.

The main entrance is on the west side of the building, facing Downing Street.

When you arrive, a host will greet you at the main entrance and direct you to the service.

Children are always welcome in any of our worship gatherings. However, given the heavy subject matter and the physically darkened room, some children might be frightened or uncomfortable, depending on age and temperament. Parents should evaluate whether their particular child is ready for this sort of experience.

Although crucifixion was incredibly violent, we will not emphasize this violence in a grotesque way. Any verbal descriptions of Jesus’s suffering and the crucifixion are taken word-for-word from the scriptural accounts of Good Friday.

The Nursery will be available for children, newborn through 5 years of age. There also will be a kids’ table set-up with crafts and activities in the fireside room. There is family-friendly seating. Just ask one of our team members and we’d be glad to help you.

The Nursery will be available for children, newborns through 5 years of age.

For children ages 6 and older, a table with crafts and activities will be set up in the fireside room. Just ask one of our team members and we’ll help you find your way.