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Maundy Thursday
even Judas gets his feet washed
John 13:1-35 (Jesus washes the disciples’ feet)
Knowing he is nearing the end, Jesus surrounds himself with his closest friends. Though he is very aware of who will betray him, he doesn’t exclude Judas or Peter from the table. In modern times, we might have canceled Judas, but Jesus chooses to care for him instead, offering him bread and cup and loving care. Jesus doesn’t define Judas by his worst act. If we put ourselves in Judas’ shoes, it really is good news that nothing can separate us from God’s love. We are not judged by our worst actions, which means we are called to extend grace to others too. The good news is that God’s radical, unstoppable love extends to all people—even to those who wrong us, even to us on our worst days.

The praise team will bring the music at this special service where we will have an opportunity to experience foot (or hand) washing and share in communion together. Maundy Thursday draws us into the quiet intimacy of Jesus’ final meal with his friends. On this night, we remember the towel and basin, the bread and cup—the simple, sacred gestures of love shared around a table. Children are invited to the Kids' Area for a lesson with Danielle and will then join their families in the for handwashing and communion. Nursery Care is available.