We listened to the story once more of Jesus’ journey to the Cross from John’s gospel, a story of betrayal, of denial, of power, of love.

Cath reminded us that ‘this is still our story today, because it is the story of being human in the world. The possibility for betrayal and denial, violence and love exists within all of us. And yet, there is hope, because this is also part of God’s bigger story of resurrection, redemption, and restoration, God’s reconciling act of love for us;.

The story was offered in two parts – the first accompanied by times of lament, the second with verses from the song Were you there?

Watch here.

The previous evening we gathered for Maundy Thursday – photos and this story will be offered in the Holy Week Olive Branch coming soon.