"Women of the Passion" at Trinity Episcopal Church, April 16

Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street in Concord, invites you to begin your Holy Week on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 7 pm with the “Women of the Passion” readings. This will be the fourth year that Trinity has offered this service; women and men are both encouraged to attend. It is from a women’s perspective, read by women and intended for all to experience. These readings bring a broader perspective to the Passion read on Palm Sunday.

Comments from one of last year's attendees: “I thought it was the most moving service of the whole Lenten and Easter season. I hope that more people will hear of this wonderful service and make it a point to come. My thanks to you and all the women that participated in producing such a meaningful service….”

Women of the Passion offers a unique Lenten encounter, experiencing the passion of Jesus Christ as witnessed by the women in the company of Jesus. It is in the format of the traditional 14 Stations of the Cross. Each Station is narrated by a woman whose life was transformed by her encounter with Jesus. These include the woman with the flow of blood, the bent-over woman, the womantaken in adultery, the widow with the mite, and of course, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Jesus. The readings begin with the stories of the anointing of Jesus by a woman, his denial by Peter, and the dream of Pilate’s wife as told by the women who are integral parts of the ancient story. Then Station by Station, we begin the journey to the Cross. The readings end with Mary’s grief as a mother over the loss of her son, and the peace she finds as she places him in the tomb.

Let us begin . . .

For further information on this and other Lenten events at Trinity Episcopal Church, please visit Trinity’s Events page or call the Parish Office at 978-369-3715. Trinity is fully handicap-accessible.