Dear Partner in Ministry,

When it comes to Palm Sunday, I like Mark the best. The Gospel of Mark keeps to the classic version of Jesus’ celebrated entry into Jerusalem. Mark has Jesus riding on a colt (not a colt and a donkey as Matthew perplexingly reports). There is a big crowd that welcomes Jesus into the great city (Luke says it's just “his disciples”). The crowd waves palms and lays their coats down to cover the dusty road (Luke has coats but no palms - a major miss!). John, playing to type, has his own unique take on the whole episode. Each gospel writer shapes the story to emphasize theological themes in their respective narrative. Yes, they are also pulling from different traditions (maybe nobody actually brought palms to the part of the parade that Luke or his sources witnessed), but often editorial choices can point to larger literary trajectories.

This all has got me thinking about themes and theological “through lines.” As we move from Lenten preparation to Palm Sunday celebration and then Holy Week reflection, what are the themes that resonate with you? Where do you find meaning in these stories? Where do they intersect with themes in your own life? Is it in Jesus’ faithfulness despite the dark days to come? Do you relate to the crowds whose attempts at discipleship inevitably fall short? Are you really ready to wave those palms and experience communal joy? Whatever they are, may the stories of Holy Week and Easter meet you, guide you, and even redirect you to new understanding and new life this next week and in all your weeks to come.

Corrie

Top Five @ GTownPres

1. Join Us for Worship, this Sunday, March 29th, at 11:00am in person or on YouTube. Rev. Meghan Brown will be preaching and there will be a children's processional with palms. In Adult Education, Pastor Jessica Tate will introduce us to the examen, a daily spiritual practice that invites reflection and noticing our life with God at 9:45am in the Washington Room and on Zoom.

2. Holy Week and Easter at GPC: Join us as we journey through Holy Week and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ together.

Maundy Thursday: April 2, 6pm Meal and Worship, Georgetown Room

Good Friday: April 3, 7pm Worship, GPC Sanctuary

Easter Sunday Services:
Sunrise Service with local Presbyterian churches, 6:30am, Capitol Reflecting Pool

Morning Worship: 9am & 11am, GPC Sanctuary

Flowering of the Cross: All morning, front garden

Easter Brunch & Children's Crafts: 10am, GPC Courtyard

3. GPC250 Capital Campaign Kick-Off: Mark your calendars for the GPC250 Capital Campaign Kick-Off on Sunday, April 19 following worship. Let Us Rejoice: Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future invites us to give thanks for our shared history and look ahead with hope as we prepare to celebrate 250 years of ministry in 2030. This campaign reflects months of prayerful discernment and congregational input—come celebrate this exciting next step together! Learn more at www.gtownpres.org/250

4. Free Minds: Free Minds Book Club – Write Night: Join us at GPC on April 22 from 7:00–8:30pm as we participate in Free Minds’ virtual On the Same Page: Write Night. Alongside Poet Ambassadors home from prison, we’ll read and respond to poetry written by incarcerated writers across the country. Your written feedback will be mailed directly back to the authors—offering encouragement, connection, and hope. It’s a simple yet powerful way to support transformation and re-entry, while engaging powerful, creative work. No experience needed—all are welcome.

5. GPC Gathers: Preparing the Way for Our Next Senior Pastor! This is your one chance to share your perspective in our Senior Pastor search while developing new relationships across the congregation and engaging in prayerful, scripture-backed programming. Everyone is invited to this retreat on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00AM-2:30PM, led by Nate Phillips and General Presbyter John Molina-Moore, and hosted by the Pastor Nominating Committee. Bring a friend or make a new one there! Light breakfast, lunch and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP by May 2.

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Scenes from GPC lately: Family Brunch, Lenten Ribbons, Spring Cleanup Day!

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