LYME/OLD LYME — We have gathered together details of all the services and events planned for Holy Week in Lyme and Old Lyme. A full listing is given below. Please let us know any additions or corrections as soon as possible. Thank you!
Thursday, March 28, Maundy Thursday
South Lyme Union Chapel hosts a Lenten Soup Meal from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and the meal is free of charge. Soups will include chicken noodle, split pea, beef barley, fresh tomato and more. Mac ‘n’ cheese will be offered for youngsters and vegan options will also be included. Reservations suggested at 860-434-1200. The chapel is at 308 Mile Creek Rd. in Old Lyme.
Christ The King Church hosts the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m.
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church hosts an Agape Meal at 6 p.m. The meal is simple, reflecting the middle eastern foods of the first century. The church will provide soup, olives and cheese. Each participant or family unit is asked to bring a loaf of bread to share in communal fellowship, and a non-perishable food for the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantry.
The Agape meal will be followed by a Maundy Thursday Liturgy at 7 p.m. with Washing of the Feet, Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar.
The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme hosts a traditional Maundy Thursday Worship Service of scripture, communion and sacred music followed by a reading of Dante’s “Inferno” at 7 p.m. For more information, visit this link.
Friday, March 29, Good Friday
Christ The King Church hosts the Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of our Lord at 3 p.m. and Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. followed by Confessions.
The Meetinghouse at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for prayer and meditation.
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church hosts a Good Friday Liturgy Service at 12 p.m. with solemn collects and readings. The Stations of the Cross will take place in the Memorial Garden at 3 p.m. or in the case of inclement weather, inside the church.
Saturday, March 30, Easter Saturday
Christ The King hosts Blessing of the Food at 12 noon and an Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m. with choir, organ, timpani, and bells.
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church hosts a Holy Saturday service at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Garden.
Sunday, March 31, Easter Sunday
Clergy, members and friends of Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, Christ the King Church and First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will host an Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. All are welcome. Meet at Griswold Point, Old Lyme, rain or shine. Follow signs to the location. If you need directions, call the First Congregational Church at 860.434.8686.
Christ The King hosts a Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection at both 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with choir and orchestra at the latter service. For more information, visit this link.
The First Congregational Church of Lyme hosts a Worship Service at 10 a.m. in person or via Zoom. After the service, there will be a coffee hour and then at 11:30 a.m., an Easter Egg Hunt.
The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme hosts Worship Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Childcare is available at the 9 a.m. service and Sunday School will not meet. For more information, visit this link .
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church hosts Festival Eucharist Rite 2 with full choir and trumpet at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
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