Led by Rev. Sam Mawhinney.

Tenebrae, from the Latin word for “shadows,” has been observed by followers of Jesus Christ since the fourth century. The service consists of a series of unannounced readings and reflections. During the service, candles are extinguished with each reading, illustrating the suffering and death of Jesus, the Light of the world, as the room descends into shadows. The diminishing light also symbolizes the sin of the world and the fading devotion of those first disciples. At the end of the service, the Christ candle returns, symbolizing the hope of His promised resurrection.

Led by Rev. Sam Mawhinney.

Led by Rev. Sam Mawhinney.

Led by Rev. Sam Mawhinney.

Led by David Boyd.

Led by Rev. Sam Mawhinney. Due to a power outage, the recording of the service ends halfway through the sermon. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Led (remotely) by Rev. Sam Mawhinney.

Led (remotely) by Rev. Sam Mawhinney.

Just as we set aside time in the season of Advent to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, we dedicate time in the season of Lent to contemplate