Jesus had a lot to say during his life– about who God is, about what justice looks like, about how we are to love ourselves, and our neighbors, and all the world. And as tradition has it, he kept teaching even in the very last moments of his life.

The seven last words of Jesus from the cross, also known as the sayings of Jesus on the cross, are commonly used in churches around the world during Lent, often on Good Friday. Some of these last words pull from Jesus’ ancestors’ prayers and songs, reminding us of his deep rootedness in Jewish tradition. Some of them echo themes he taught throughout his ministry like connection and compassion. Some of them remind us of just how human he was. And many of these words are ones we still hear voiced by those who suffer in our world today.

Join us for our Midweek Lenten Worship focusing on these “Last Words” of Jesus. With reflections and worship leadership from our confirmation students, we will take a deeper dive into some of the key words from these last sayings and deepen our connection to the One who spoke them.