WELCOME to Messiah Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran is a vibrant community of faith located in Rotterdam, NY. Join us for Palm Sunday and Holy Week!

Holy Week Begins on Palm Sunday

The bare altar and chancel are prepared for Good Friday later this evening. We gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Good Friday, April 6th, 7pm – Worship with Stations of the Cross

At the heart of the Good Friday liturgy is the passion according to John, which proclaims Jesus as a triumphant king who reigns from the cross. The ancient title for this day—the triumph of the cross—reminds us that the church gathers not to mourn this day but to celebrate Christ’s life-giving passion and to find strength and hope in the tree of life. In the ancient bidding prayer we offer petitions for all the world for whom Christ died. Today’s liturgy culminates in the Easter Vigil tomorrow evening.

Easter Vigil, April 7th – 8pm – A journey through salvation history, the first eucharist of Easter and the breaking of the lenten fast.

This is the night! This is our Passover with Christ from darkness to light, from bondage to freedom, from death to life. Tonight is the heart of our celebration of the Three Days and the pinnacle of the church’s year. The resurrection of Christ is proclaimed in word and sign, and we gather around a pillar of fire, hear ancient stories of our faith, welcome new sisters and brothers at the font, and share the food and drink of the promised land. Raised with Christ, we go forth into the world, aflame with the good news of the resurrection.

Easter Morning, April 8th – Resurrection of our Lord!
8:30am – Easter Breakfast
10:15am Holy Communion and Festive Worship

Bible Study: 10:00 am Tuesday Mornings
We continue our study on Job through Tuesday, February 21^st.  We will begin a new study on the 28^th.  Watch the bulletin for more information on our next topic of study.  All are welcome.  We gather in the narthex at 10 am each Tuesday (no study on the first Tuesday of the month).

We are building a memorial garden, starting in front of the bell tower: Brick Program Page