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Dear Partner in Ministry,

In our worship services, we often explore and interact with timeless, expansive things. Scriptures passed down to us from past millennia. Hymns ringing through from centuries ago. The very nature of worship itself is a contemplation of the mysteries of God, grace, and our own place in it all. This Sunday our worship will include a piece of choral music by Ola Gjeilo (YAY-lo) called “Sunrise Mass.” Gjeilo is a Norwegian-American composer whose music draws as freely from cinematic soundscapes as from the classical choral tradition. Sunrise Mass is in four movements. The texts that are sung by the choir come from the traditional Latin texts that have been used in Christian worship for centuries. But Gjeilo sets these texts to expansive, cinematic choral and string writing, and gives each of the four movements a title that isn’t derived from the Latin text. These titles “The Spheres,” “Sunrise,” “The City,” “Identity” give some idea of the story arch that the composer is hoping to convey through the music.

We used these titles to guide us in planning our worship service this week. The service will include scripture readings, from throughout the Bible, and select poetry, moving us from the expanse of the cosmos to our identities as children of God and our place in the world around us.

Mark

Top Five @ GTownPres

1. Join Us for Worship, this Sunday, March 15th, at 11:00am in person or on YouTube. Director of Music, Mark Willey, will present Ola Gjeilo's “Sunrise Mass," interspersed with liturgy. In Adult Education, Dr. John Franke will explore Theories of Atonement 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 Christ together. --Palm Sunday: March 29, 11am, GPC Sanctuary

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. Spring Cleanup Day: Join our Buildings & Grounds Team tomorrow, Saturday, March 21st from 9am-12pm for a church-wide cleanup day. Whether you come to help out or to enjoy the fellowship, we’d love to have you! Bring the whole family-kids too! Lunch provided. Questions? Contact Rob McLeod, B&G Chair here.

4. Young Families Brunch: Families with young children (babies, toddlers, PK&K) are invited to brunch on Sunday, March 22nd at 10am in the Georgetown Room. We will have a kid and parent friendly breakfast, singing with Ms. Regina, and time for fellowship and play. All are welcome! Reach out to Pastor Meghan or RSVP here.

5. Georgetown Ministry Center Emergency Volunteers: You are invited to a Zoom volunteer information session on March 24, 6-7:30pm for GMC’s new Emergency Sanctuary Program. The program provides short-term shelter during extreme weather and urgent situations. Volunteers to help create a safe, welcoming space. A six-month commitment is requested, with evening shifts during operating weeks. Register here.

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