This symbol-rich liturgy features candlelit readings, psalms and canticles, renewal of baptismal vows, the First Eucharist of Easter, and festive choral anthems sung by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.
The Liturgy of Good Friday, including the Solemn Collects, devotional hymns, Veneration of the Cross, the Passion Gospel according to John chanted by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, and choral anthems of Casals and Gesualdo.
“Good Friday is about the most confounding of ideas, God in flesh among us is crucified, lynched, is treated like people like him are treated, even when they are the Son of God.” The Rev. Winnie Varghese offered the reflection during the Liturgy of Good Friday.
Julian Wachner performs the 6th and final Lamentatio improvisation as today's Comfort at One video, pulled from his inspired service preludes and postludes.
"Do you know who you are? Do you know who you are called to become? Do you know what you are called to do?" The Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones reflects on what he calls the Liberation Story of Maundy Thursday, which invites us to be like God. Watch the sermon.
Good Friday is the most solemn date on the Church calendar, reminding us of the crucifixion of Jesus and the vulnerability to cruelty that can still be seen today.
The Office of Tenebrae, including scripture readings and chanted responses, and featuring choral anthems of Tallis, Poulenc, Lotti, Purcell, Allegeri, Bairstow and Bruckner sung by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.