SPC's Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Sligo Presbyterian Church hosted a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, April 3, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Through music and readings, we meditated on the passion and the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This year, we read from the Gospel of Matthew. Below is a recording of and the bulletin from the service.

The Program for the SPC Good Friday Tenebrae Service

We'll host a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, April 3, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Through music and readings, we'll meditate on the passion and the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This year, we’ll be reading from the Gospel of Matthew.

Below is the program for the service.

SPC's Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Sligo Presbyterian Church hosted a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, April 18, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Through music and readings, we meditated on the passion and the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This year, we read from the Gospel of John. Below is a recording of and the bulletin from the service.

The SPC Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Sligo Presbyterian Church hosted a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, March 29, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Through music and readings, we focused on the passion and the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Below is a recording of the service and a copy of the bulletin. 

You can stream our Easter service by going to the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (EDST)

The Bulletin for the SPC Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Sligo Presbyterian Church will host a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, March 29, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Through music and readings, we’ll meditate on the passion and the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Good Friday Tenebrae Service - Friday, April 7, 2023

This service was adapted from the ancient Tenebrae, a word meaning “shadows,” originated during the early years of the church. The service depicted the events that led to the crucifixion.

The people, entered silently, meditating on the fact that it was on Maundy Thursday that the twelve disciples were with Jesus in the upper room for the last time and that he and they stood in the shadow of the cross.

The extinguishing of the candles and the gradual dimming of the lights as several portions of the story were read symbolize the flight of the disciples and the approaching hour of the crucifixion. The moment of total darkness recalled the hours Christ was in the tomb. The return of the light was prophetic of Easter soon to dawn.

Below is a recording of the service and a copy of the bulletin. 

The Bulletin for the SPC Tenebrae Service - Good Friday, April 7, 2023

This service is adapted from the ancient Tenebrae, a word meaning “shadows,” originated during the early years of the church. The service depicts the events that led to the crucifixion.

The people, entering silently, should meditate on the fact that it was on Maundy Thursday that the twelve disciples were with Jesus in the upper room for the last time, and that he and they stood in the shadow of the cross.

The extinguishing of the candles and the gradual dimming of the lights as several portions of the story are read symbolize the flight of the disciples and the approaching hour of the crucifixion. The moment of total darkness recalls the hours Christ was in the tomb. The return of the light is prophetic of the Easter soon to dawn.

Below is a copy of the bulletin.