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Our Good Friday service is based on Joseph Haydn’s Seven Last Words, a compelling work originally conceived in 1787. It is a meditation on the gravity of the death of Jesus, as well as on the possibilities of hope, redemption, and resurrection. This piano version of Haydn’s work is given on our beautiful sanctuary Steinway as transcribed and performed by William Phemister, a Steinway artist, music educator, composer, and active church musician for more than 60 years.

Join us for Worship in the Sanctuary

Based on our region's recent return to Phase 4, we are returning to the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. for worship with a limited number of people. Please click on the sign-up link to find out if seats are available.

We will continue to hold online Zoom worship at 10:00 a.m. each week. If you are unable to join us, our worship services will continue to be available for viewing on Facebook and our website after the service.

As a faith community who promotes caring ministries and relationships, we are bound to uphold the responsibility to "first do no harm." Our plan to return to the Sanctuary developed by our Return Team and Health Team committees is based on the continued reduced rate of new cases, positivity, deaths, and hospitalizations; and a significant increase in the rate of vaccinations in Illinois. Currently, the NIC Bishop and the CDC suggest we continue to avoid large groups, especially indoors, so we are limiting the number of individuals who may attend in-person worship.

Although vaccine news is hopeful and positive, the next few months will continue to be difficult as new variants of the coronavirus cause additional complications in the health crisis facing our nation. Experts tell us that the biggest coronavirus risk continues to be personal contact, especially indoors. We encourage all to remain cautious and pray for all those impacted by COVID-19.