This past weekend at Eastbrook, as we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus our Messiah, we paused our series "Becoming Real" on the Sermon on the Mount, and turned to Matthew 28:1-10. This passage tells the first part of the resurrection narrative, with the angel addressing Mary Magdalene and the other Mary before they first encounter …
Eastbrook at Home – April 4, 2021
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus as the culmination of our Lenten journey and Holy Week. We also continue in-person services at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 AM this weekend at the Eastbrook Campus, but you do …
Holy Saturday 2021: entering Jesus’ stillness in the tomb
Join with us for worship this Holy Saturday at Eastbrook Church as we Jesus' body still in death within the tomb with a simple service and Scripture reflection. The service is available today all day at any time online here or below. You can also download a companion "Holy Saturday at Home Experience Guide" put …
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Good Friday 2021: The Real Sacrifice of Christ
Join with us for worship this Good Friday at Eastbrook Church as we remember Christ’s crucifixion and sacrifice with in-person and streamed worship services. We will have two identical services at 12 pm and 7 pm. RSVP for in-person services, or join us online at Eastbrook at Home. You can also download a companion "Good …
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Geoffrey Hill, “Lachrimae Amantis” [Poetry for Lent]
Every Thursday during Lent, I have posted a poem that I find helpful for deeper engagement with Jesus' journey to the Cross and the significance of Lent. Because I will post something different for Maundy Thursday tomorrow, I'm posting this week's poem one day early. Here is Geoffery Hill's poem "Lachrimae Amantis" from Tenebrae. Geoffrey …
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Matthew Erickson 