Ash Wednesday
When: Wednesday, February 14 @ 7:30 pm
Where: Briarcliff Congregational Church Sanctuary
On Ash Wednesday we will gather to begin the journey of reflection, repentance, and renewal with a service of ashes. You will be invited to come forward during the service and receive ashes as a mark of your participation in the journey, as a mark of your willingness to change in ways that may be out of your control or desire, as a mark of our being fellow sojourners on this mysterious trek through a wilderness of time. After confessing our shortcomings we will receive Communion. As always, everyone is invited to partake in that awesome assurance of forgiveness.
Lenten Study – What is the Bible?
When: Begins, February 5, 11:00 am and 7:30 pm
Where: Briarcliff Congregational Church, Eastman Room
Throughout Lent you will have the opportunity to go a little deeper in your faith by participating in an adult study: What is the Bible? The study will meet on Mondays (February 5, 12, 26, and March 12, 19, 26) at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm. Each date will offer the same material at both times. The sessions will cover: Orientation to the Bible, Choosing a Bible, Overview of the Old Testament, Overview of New Testament, the Bible and its Authority, and Archaeology and the Bible. I hope you will join me as we explore this primary book of our faith. Join us for a rich and reflective way to begin Lent and the path to Easter.
Maundy Thursday
When: Thursday, March 29 @ 7:30pm
Where: Briarcliff Congregational Church Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday at Briarcliff Congregational Church is observed with a quiet, contemplative service to commemorate the last Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples and the institution of the sacrament of Holy Communion. Led by the Board of Deacons, the service includes a representation of a ritual foot-washing, celebration of Holy Communion (we practice an open table, all who believe in Christ are invited to partake), and a reading of the Passion Narrative.
Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 31 @ 3:00 pm
Where: Briarcliff Congregational Church Lawn
A family friendly event open to the greater Briarcliff-Ossining community! Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny. Appropriate for all ages.
Please stop by, bring your neighbors and friends, and join in the fun! Please arrive a few minutes early and bring a basket to collect the eggs in. Rain or shine.
Easter Sunday Services
When: Sunday, April 1 – We celebrate the joy of Easter and Christ’s resurrection with two services, both in The Briarcliff Congregational Church Sanctuary:
9:30am and 11:00am
Where: Briarcliff Congregational Church Sanctuary
Please note: there is no church school on Easter Sunday but the nursery, located in the Sanctuary building, is open during the 9:30 service.