Readings:    Revelation 1:4–8 & John 20:19–31

Sentence:   These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.  John 20:31

Collect: Alleluia, King Eternal; locked doors or closed minds cannot bar you;  let our questions and our doubts lead us to you: let us seek your truth; discern your will; and trust your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Sermon: Rev. Miriam Taylor ( 8& 10am)

Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:19–26 & Luke 24:13-35
 
Sentence: “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee,  that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.”   Luke 24:5-8
 
Collect: Alleluia! God of new beginnings, your resurrection brought darkness into the fullness of your light; shed that light into the dark places of our lives, that we may grasp the promise of eternity and live as your resurrection people, created, redeemed and empowered through you.  For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Rev Glen Ashworth ( 8 & 10am)

Readings: Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29 & Gospel Luke 19:28–40

Sentence: Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!  Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” Luke 19:38
 
Collect:   May God our Creator, walk with us during this season of Lent. May we enter more deeply into the passion of Jesus and come to depend more completely on his Spirit, that we may live a life that shines with the light of the resurrected Christ.  Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth