The Southwell Litany was composed by George Ridding, first bishop of Southwell, England (Church of England). As Lent is a time of prayer and repentance, this litany is most helpful for self-reflection and examination as one enters their prayer time.
From moral weakness, from hesitation, from fear of men and dread of responsibility; strengthen us with courage to speak the truth in love and self-control; and alike from the weakness of hasty violence and from the weakness of moral cowardice: Save us and help us, O Lord.
From weakness of judgment, from the indecision that can make no choice and from the irresolution that carries no choice into action; Strengthen our eyes to see and our wills to choose the right; And from losing opportunities to serve you, and from perplexing ourselves and others with uncertainties: Save us and help us, O Lord. Read More
Last Updated: 03/04/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Good Friday Service March 29, 2024
Communion will be served from the Reserved Sacrament from the Maundy Thursday Service. There will be no music. The service is expected to last about an hour.
More about the Good Friday service from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019: Read More
Last Updated: 03/04/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Maundy Thursday Service March 28, 2024
Communion will be served. There will be no music. The service is expected to last about an hour.
The service will include foot-washing, which is of course, optional. The service concludes with the stripping of the Table. This practice involves the removal of all adornments and decorations from the Table, leaving it bare and stark. This is meant to symbolize the abandonment and desertion of Jesus by his disciples after the Last Supper, and it serves as a reminder to Christians of the need for humility and repentance. At the end of the service, the people depart in silence.
More about Maundy Thursday rom the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019: Read More
Last Updated: 03/25/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Palm Sunday 2024 Photos
Last Updated: 01/02/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Prayer Vigil Thursday, March 28, 2024-Friday, March 29, 2024
This is a time to pray and be with Jesus as he struggled and sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane while his disciples slept, was arrested, stood trial before the Roman authorities, was mocked by the crowd, abandoned by most of his followers, and was crucified. (Matthew 26:36-27:50)
Signups for prayer shifts will be available in the narthex of the church on Palm Sunday.
Last Updated: 03/04/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Holy Week Schedule 2024
Holy Week is a sacred time in the Christian calendar that leads up to Easter Sunday, the day on which we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the Anglican tradition, Holy Week is a time of reflection, penitence, and spiritual renewal. Below is a list of services and activities we have over Holy Week, along with a brief description of each.
Palm Sunday is March 23, 2024
There will be two services at 9AM (Traditional) and 10:30AM (Contemporary).
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. On this day, the Anglican Church celebrates with a procession of palms, a reminder of the palm branches that were laid before Jesus as he rode into the city. The service also includes a reading of the Passion narrative, which recounts the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. The service will start in the parking lot as we will process into the sanctuary with palms. Communion will be served. Read More
Last Updated: 03/04/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Reconciliation of a Penitent (aka Aural Confession) Monday, March 25-Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Charlie+ will be providing opportunities to hear confession Monday through Wednesday during Holy Week. Time can be scheduled by emailing Charlie+.
The secrecy of a confession is morally binding upon the clergy and will not to be broken. The content of the confession is not normally a matter of subsequent discussion. It is the Anglican belief in aural (heard) confession that, “all may, some should, and none must.” It can be a powerful and life-changing experience, especially for those who struggle to feel forgiven.
Charlie+ will be using the Rite of Reconciliation of Penitents from pages 223-224 of the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (2019). The rite appears below: Read More
Last Updated: 03/20/2024 by Karen Rauch
Ladies March Luncheon🍀🍀🍀
Our March Ladies Luncheon🍀 will be held Saturday, March 16 at 11:30 am at Lakeview Tavern—(previously Moondance). on hill above the Sandbar Grill. They do not take reservations but we should have no issues. Might want to wear your Green! 🍀
when. Saturday March 16. 11:30 am
where: 3295 Dogwood Ln, Hiawassee
There have been great reviews about this new restaurant …..hope to see you there. Please RSVP on our church app or contact Karen or Becky via text or phone. Full menu is listed on their Facebook page.
Last Updated: 05/06/2024 by Charlie Vensel
A Lenten Examination of Conscience: The Southwell Litany
The Southwell Litany was composed by George Ridding, first bishop of Southwell, England (Church of England). As Lent is a time of prayer and repentance, this litany is most helpful for self-reflection and examination as one enters their prayer time.
From moral weakness, from hesitation, from fear of men and dread of responsibility; strengthen us with courage to speak the truth in love and self-control; and alike from the weakness of hasty violence and from the weakness of moral cowardice: Save us and help us, O Lord.
From weakness of judgment, from the indecision that can make no choice and from the irresolution that carries no choice into action; Strengthen our eyes to see and our wills to choose the right; And from losing opportunities to serve you, and from perplexing ourselves and others with uncertainties: Save us and help us, O Lord. Read More
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