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These three days

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Maundy Thursday was the start of what is known as the Easter Triduum — triduum, which is Latin for “three days.” Three days, which include Good Friday and Holy Saturday, in which before we get to the joy of the resurrection, we are reminded how quick we are to betray, to cry “crucify him” and to sink into the depths of despair when we are left in the limbo of loss.

Resurrection is a movement

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I never really liked Easter — the pastel holiday of springtime flowers, the tired imagery of an emptied tomb, the hollow cheers of “He is risen” — until I had friends buried away in prisons. It wasn’t until I spent time in a jail as a volunteer with people awaiting actual trials that Holy Week became troubling and electric for me.

Minute for Mission: One Great Hour of Sharing/Easter

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“Unstable connection.” Those two words have taken on a deeper meaning in the past couple of years, haven’t they? For many, the words “unstable connection,” “weak connection” or worse, “lost connection,” are synonymous for an online meeting that has become frozen or dropped off. These dreaded words, popping up on a phone or computer, mean whatever is being offered isn’t getting through. It isn’t able to be shared. The connection is in jeopardy.

Experiencing resurrection

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A New Jersey congregation celebrates Easter and the promise of resurrection in a sunrise service in a historical cemetery.

‘This is a lot for three sisters to contemplate’

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Raising their voices in eight languages and expressing their joy with drums, trumpet and piano — and, of course, the spoken word — Presbyterians based in Louisville, Kentucky offer a glorious and thought-provoking online Easter Service for use throughout the denomination.

Creating an Easter Scripture basket

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Instead of an ordinary basket with eggs and chocolates, one pastor created a basket with candies and Bible verses to tell the Easter story.

Digital Lenten devotional designed for youth, young adults and adult youth workers

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The Office of Presbyterian Youth and Triennium, in coordination with its ecumenical partners, is announcing a 2021 Lent and Easter daily devotion series titled “Journey to the Cross.” Available through a phone app (d365 daily devotionals) and website, d365.org, it was created for youth, young adults, and anyone interested in practicing prayer and daily biblical reading and reflection.

Easter hope is blooming

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During this time of pandemic, the “flowering of the cross” tradition is a great, safe way for congregations to celebrate the Resurrection.

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

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