At this meal, we remember Jesus’ final commandment to his disciples:

“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” – John 13:34.

In this spirit, we will eat together for a Maundy Thursday Agape Meal––an ancient practice in the Christian church, recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry, and especially at the Last Supper before his crucifixion, and expressing the koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship) of the followers of Christ. The term agape comes from the Greek––a term for love in its broadest sense. The Agape Meal is another way of living out Jesus’ mandatum (Latin for “commandment,” as in Maundy Thursday) or commandment that we love one another with the same self-emptying love, mercy and forgiveness with which he has loved and still loves us. 

As part of this service we will pray, sing a few songs, have some conversation, and we'll eat a light meal together. Our intention is for this to be a kid-friendly service, which you can attend as a stand-alone service on Maundy Thursday, or as preparation for the 7:30p Eucharistic service with foot washing. If you are able, please RSVP for this meal so that we know about how much food to bring. Click here to RSVP