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SUMMARY:The Fourth Sunday in Lent: Laetare Sunday
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth of five Sundays in Lent before Palm Sunday\, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. This Sunday is called Laetare Sunday\, which literally means “rejoice. \nLaetare Sunday serves as a reminder that in the midst of this long penitential season of Lent — even unto the midst of our own self-inflicted\, wayward suffering — Christ came not to condemn\, but to save\, if only we turn to him. \nCollect: Gracious Father\, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the world: Evermore give us this bread\, that he may live in us\, and we in him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. Amen. \nAppointed Readings: \n\n1 Samuel 16:1-13\nPsalm 23\nEphesians 5:8-14\nJohn 9:1-41\n\nWorship for the Fourth Sunday in Lent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am \nAbout the Image\n \nA portion of Return of the Prodigal Son (c. 1661-69)\, Rembrandt \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-fourth-sunday-in-lent-laetare-sunday-4/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Fourth Sunday in Lent \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-10/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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SUMMARY:Study of "Mere Christianity"
DESCRIPTION:From scholarly literature to children’s fantasy\, C. S. Lewis is one of the most profound authors of the last century. His classic work\, Mere Christianity explores the great questions of life from a Christian perspective and is valued by people of all traditions. Jon Kimmel leads our study of this rich text.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/study-of-mere-christianity-6/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Parish Life,Classes,Newcomers
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SUMMARY:Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Fourth Sunday in Lent \nResources\nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility \nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-10/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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