Palm Sunday ~ Sunday, March 29th 10:00 AM Service

Palm Sunday is the Christian holy day that commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, when crowds welcomed him by waving palm branches.

Maundy Thursday ~ Thursday, April 2nd

6:30 PM Soup & Bread Supper

Join us as we observe Maundy Thursday, beginning with a community soup and bread supper.

7:00 PM Service of Tenebrae

Following the simple supper we will be offer the service of “Tenebrae”, the Latin term meaning "shadows" or "darkness," referring to a solemn service that commemorates the Passion and death of Jesus.

Good Friday ~ Friday, April 3rd 9:00 AM – Noon

Sanctuary will be open for silent prayer.

Easter Sunday ~ April 5th

6:00 AM Sunrise Service – The beach at Island Creek Oysters.

10:00 AM – worship at church.

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I was never great at math. But I’ve been pondering a calculation from Paul’s letter to the Romans. He says where sin (our separation from God) increases, grace increases all the more.

That’s strange math. It means grace doesn’t just match what we bring, it exceeds it. Every time. By a lot.

I’ve met people who walked away from their faith because they felt too far gone. Too many mistakes. Too many years of running in the wrong direction. Too much harm seen, taken, and spoken using God to justify unethical or evil acts and behavior. The math didn’t seem to work in their favor.

But that’s exactly the math Paul is arguing against. Grace isn’t a journal that has to balance. It’s more like a stream that keeps rising.

Friends, whatever you’re carrying into this spring, whatever you’ve done or left undone or broken along the way, the streams of grace are still rising. And it’s rising toward you.



RB

A PRAYER FOR PEACE IN IRAN

 God of All Nations,

We come to you with heavy hearts as conflict shadows the land of Iran and its neighbors. In the face of rising fear and the drums of war, we cling to your promise: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

(2 Timothy 1:7)

Grant us the Power not to destroy, but to protect. May that same power move the hearts of leaders to silence the weapons and seek the difficult, holy work of de-escalation. We pray for the families in Iran and Israel, for the children in shelters, and for the soldiers on all sides. We pray for our service men and women and their families as they worry about loved ones at home and the enormity of the tasks they are being held to accomplish. Remind us that every person in the path of this war is your beloved child, worthy of safety and a future.

Grant us Self-Discipline to resist the impulse of retaliation. Strengthen our resolve to be "Just Peace" makers, choosing the restraint of diplomacy over the chaos of violence.

In this hour of crisis, do not let us be timid in our pursuit of justice. May your Spirit breathe through the halls of power and the streets of every city until the "spiral of violence" is broken and your peace reigns.

Amen. 

RB

Confirmation class this Sunday,

March 15th at 11:30 AM in the

Youth Room.

KOINONIA 

A Greek word meaning Love and Fellowship. Inspired by Acts 2:42.

Koinonia will be meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Church Parlor.

All are welcome!

Please bring a food item to support the Pilgrim Pantry.

Soup for Comfort

In our small freezer in the kitchen we have some homemade soup ~ vegetarian lentil/barley,

chicken noodle and chili.



If you know of someone who would benefit from some homemade soup, please see either Diane Corbett or Lucy Shepard on any Sunday during coffee hour.

Easter Flowers

As we look ahead to the celebration of Easter, you can order a lily or bulbs to dedicate in honor or memory of loved ones and to help beautify the sanctuary on Easter. You can fill out the form below or use the Sunday bulletin insert to let the office know what plant you would like, how you would like the dedication to read, and whether you want to pick up your plant or donate it. Donated plants will be delivered to church members to let them know they are in our thoughts and prayers.

If you are able to assist in plant deliveries after the Easter service, just come to the front of the sanctuary and pick a delivery card. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.

To download the Easter Flower order form, click here.

A New Adult Education Series at Pilgrim Church on three, consecutive Monday evenings March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th - (Weather Permitting), from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

“The Church and the Sacraments: A Conversation with a Catholic Priest (Rev. John Kearns) and a Protestant Minister (Rev. Greg Keosaian).”

Revs. John and Greg will examine the Biblical texts that undergird the Sacraments - particularly Baptism and Holy Communion - and compare and contrast the ways in which their respective Faith traditions interpret these texts in the celebration of the Sacraments.