This liturgy combines music and prayer as we hear the Gospel of John's account of the Lord's trial, suffering, and death. We will engage in intense intercessory prayer for the church and for the world. It was on the cross that Jesus made his full intercession for us, and we are united with him through Baptism in that intercession. The final portions of this liturgy take place before a cross, where we praise Christ for his love, which he demonstrated on the cross.

St. John's Passion, setting by Erik Meyer, sung by St. Martin's Choir. Soloists: Alyson Harvey, John Wentz, Krys Cooper, Matthew Vickers, and Lyndon McNall. Used with permission.

The Rev. Barbara Ballenger, preacher.

The Rev. Anne Thatcher and the Rev. Carol Duncan, solemn collects.

Were you there (harmonization) (Hymn #172) - C. Winfred Douglas, Music - ©1961 Church Publishing, Inc.

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Photographs and graphics by the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.