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DATE:            Sunday, March 23, 2008, 6:30 AM
LOCATION:        Alta Laguna Park

The Neighborhood Congregational Church’s annual Easter Sunrise Service will feature a casual service led by the Certificate of Ministry Studies Ministers.

DATE: Thursday, March 20, 2008, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Neighborhood Congregational Church Bridge Hall
340 St. Anne’s Drive, Laguna Beach, CA

Stories of the passover foods will be told by Nick Weisenfeld, after which a community meal will be served, featuring the foods of the 1st Century, e.g. figs, almonds, chicken, grapes, lamb, wine, hummus, and pita bread. Communion will be served and foot or hand washing will be offered to those who choose to participate. Note: “Maundy” is from Jesus’s command [mandatum] to ‘love one another’ as he washed his friends’ feet.

DATE:            Sunday, March 16, 2008, 10:00 AM
LOCATION:        Neighborhood Congregational Church Sanctuary
340 St. Anne’s Drive, Laguna Beach, CA

Palm Sunday at NCC will feature a Procession of Palms and a Humble Beast.  As part of the Church’s is focus on “forgiveness” during Lent, the “Forgiveness Tree of Life” will be available for the addition of green paper leaves inscribed with messages of forgiveness by those who wish to participate.  The Rev. Dr. Bill Peterson will preach on “Entering Jerusalem” and Cheryl Crandall will be featured soloist.