Maundy Thursday Worship - April 14, 2022

April 14, 2022 – Maundy Thursday Worship

Maundy Thursday

Just as Ash Wednesday begins Lent, so Maundy Thursday marks the end of Lent proper and the beginning of the Three Days of Christendom (the Triduum). The word “maundy” is said to be derived from the Latin word mandatum, the first word of the Latin phrase, “Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos” (“A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another as I have loved you”), the statement used by Jesus in John’s gospel to explain the significance of washing the disciples feet. Maundy Thursday is also the night that Jesus ordained the Lord’s Supper with the words, “Do this

in remembrance of me.” As a way to remember that night, tonight’s worship includes the Stripping of the Altar. In this solemn ceremony all the worship articles and adornments are removed from the altar. This symbolizes the abandonment and humiliation of Jesus Christ. The liturgy ends in solemnity; the congregation hears no benediction. Rather, the Triduum’s services flow into one another as the congregation disperses in solemnity to reassemble for Good Friday.

Children’s “My Worship Notes” are included in another document. They can be used by children of any age to keep notes during the service.

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