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Saturday, March 21, 2026: Join us Tomorrow and celebrate the Passover meal with the Emmaus Community. Join us in person at Christ Church United Methodist 1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa California 95403 We begin with a greeting at 3:45 followed by our liturgy at 4:00. Or Join us via Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5193158573?omn=87244480762 Passcode: 1234 Or from your browser: Start the Zoom App Enter the Meeting ID: 519 315 8573 Passcode: 1234 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,5193158573# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,5193158573# US The Passover Meal: with order from The Jewish Haggadah, readings and reconstruction from the New Testament, reliance on human history and archeology and our experience through the ages. Welcome dear friends to Seder – Passover -- and what we call The Last Supper. The Passover meal is the most significant meal in the Jewish calendar and I think we sometimes forget that we celebrate Passover every time we celebrate our liturgy which is our commun...
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Friday, March 20, 2026: Credo High School  named a California Distinguished School  Great news for Ed FitzGerald and all the faculty, staff and students at Credo High School. Credo High along with 2 other schools in Sonoma County, earned the prestigious California Distinguished School distinction. “Being named a California Distinguished School is a huge honor,” Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter said. “These schools really illustrate the connection between academic success, disciplined instructional practices, school culture and climate, strong leadership, and a commitment to innovation.”  Only five to 10% of schools across California receive the distinction, which lasts for two years. Credo High School Executive Director Andrea Akmenkalns said she believes the school was chosen because of the school’s strong overall achievement and work closing gaps for students who have been historically underserved. “In a world that can often feel fragmented, we ar...
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 Tuesday March 17, 2026: Final Station: Jesus Rises!  I arise today In the name of Silence Womb of the Word, In the name of Stillness Home of Belonging, In the name of the Solitude Of the Soul and the Earth. I arise today Blessed by all things, Wings of breath, Delight of eyes, Wonder of whisper, Intimacy of touch, Eternity of soul, Urgency of thought, Miracle of health, Embrace of God. May I live this day Compassionate of heart, Clear in word, Gracious in awareness, Courageous in thought, Generous in love. - John O'Donohue Prayer:   Dear Jesus, your resurrection is the ultimate good news longed for by all. We remember all those across our network who do experience wins in immigration cases in which families can remain together and live in safety and stability. We long for your coming Kindom in which all can taste your peace and justice and know your love. What is being transfigured here is your mind, And it is difficult and slow to become new. The more faithfully you can...
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Monday, March 16, 2016: Station 14:  Jesus’ disciples place his body in the tomb. Scripture: John 19:38-40 After this Joseph of Arimathe´a, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him leave. So he came and took away his body. Nicode´mus also, who had at first come to him by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds’ weight. They took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of that time. Prayer: Jesus, your mother and followers watched as your body was placed in the tomb, not knowing that you would rise again. Be with our immigrant brothers and sisters as they seek hope even when their worlds crumble and they face unimaginable suffering. You are our hope in the darkness of the tomb. Reflection: For the moment, all hope appears to be lost. But God’s greatest moment, the Resurrection, is about to begin. Reflec...
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Sunday, March 15, 2026: The Thirteenth Station:  Jesus’ Body is Removed from the Cross Scripture: Matthew 27:57-58 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathe´a, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. Reflection: “Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last.” When Jesus dies on the cross; many people might interpret this as Jesus giving up. He’s over fighting to stay alive for these people who don’t seem to care that he lives or dies. But in my interpretation, it was his last act of unconditional love. PRAYER: We are filled with sorrow thinking of Mary cradling your lifeless body. Too many mothers and fathers today suffer the deaths of children due to the forces of injustice, including the violence of forced migration. Help us remember and honor the countless, unnamed many who die on...
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Saturday, March 14, 2026: The Twelfth Station:  Jesus Dies on the Cross Scripture: Luke 23:44-46 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. Reflection: Give us the wisdom to use our minds to think for ourselves; teach us to develop and listen to our conscience; fill us with grace to see and experience suffering in a way to get closer to every person we meet.  Prayer:  Loving God, your death on the cross felt like a moment of utter darkness, when all was lost. We hold in our hearts so many immigrants in detention who wait in misery to see if they will lose everything they hold dear. Help us – and them – to recall that, because of your cross, death and misery are followed by resurrection. Story: My client Santiago ...
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Friday, March 13, 2026: The Eleventh Station:  Jesus is Nailed to the Cross Scripture: Luke 23:33-34 And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Reflection: You’ll never see a greater example of love than the moment that Jesus was nailed to the cross. Jesus, teach us to love like you.  Help us to never judge, objectify, or ignore the people in our path, but see each and every person we meet as you see them. Prayer:  Oh God, we see your face in all those who face torture and abuse today, including victims of trafficking. You endured crucifixion for love of us; help us to know that and remember it in our darkest days. Story: Yemi, a young man from Nigeria, was lured into a human trafficking scheme that brought him through many countries until he eventually arrived ...
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