Gaudete Sunday Service of Healing

Gaudete is Latin for "Rejoice!" Gaudete Sunday is always the third Sunday of Advent. Advent is usually a time of quiet reflection and waiting for Christmas, but Gaudete Sunday interrupts our silence and repentance with shouts of joy. The liturgical color is memorable--one of only two days in the entire Church calendar that the robes and paraments are pink! It is supposed to awaken us to the coming promise of healing and redemption in Jesus Christ. Join us for a special pink and celebratory service that Sunday at 10:30am. Then, immediately following our normal service, we will have a brief service of healing. During that time, anyone who is in need of comfort or healing in mind, body, or spirit, are invited forward to be prayed over individually and to receive the oil of anointing. This is an ancient and physical reminder to those who are ill, suffering, or grieving that the promises of Christ remain steadfast and that you are surrounding by a community who is here to pray for you and support you. Feel free to invite along any of those in your life who may be in need of extra encouragement and prayer.