JESUS ON THE EDGE:
Radical. Revolutionary. Rabbi
Join us this holy week as we explore the many sides of Jesus
And how to celebrate his relevance in today’s age

PALM SUNDAY

Sunday | March 16
9 AM and 11:15 AM

Jesus Christ Superstar
(Andrew Lloyd-Webber)

This rock opera recounts the last days of Jesus in contemporary slang and situations

• Kevin Burdette, Marcus Auger, Becky Bliss, Matthew Deming, singers
• Adrienne Hurd, dancer
• Stephen Benson, guitar
• Mat Fieldes, bass
• Damien Bassman, drums

Please come early to get a seat in the sanctuary. Overflow seating will be available.

MOVIE SCREENING

Tuesday | March 18
7 PM

Son of Man
(2006; Directed by Mark Dornford May)

This provocative film re-tells the story of Jesus in modern day Africa.
Called “One of the most extraordinary and powerful films at Sundance” Roger Ebert

MAUNDY THURSDAY SEDER

Thursday | March 20 | 7 PM

Join this interfaith Seder that affirms our combined Protestant and Jewish traditions.

• Led by Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D of Middle Church and Rabbi Bert Siegel of the Shul of New York
• The Jerriese Johnson East Village Gospel Choir; John Del Cueto, Director
• The Shul of New York Band; Adam Seder, Director

Friday | March 21 | 12 Noon - 2:00 PM

The Seven Last Words of Jesus in Music and Reflections

Featuring music, poetry and theological reflections

• Middle Collegiate Church Choir
• Cameron Carpenter, organist
• Elegy for Matthew (David Conte); Take My Mother Home (Gregg Smith); Watch and Pray (Undine Smith Moore), Ave Verum (W.A. Mozart), God So Loved the World (Stainer)

EASTER SUNDAY

Sunday | March 22

6 AM | Sunrise Celebration

An intimate gathering for those early-risers--greet Easter with the dawn.

Original Music by Mark Rehnstrom

9 AM and 11:15 AM | Worship Extravaganza

A full celebration including our new artist-in-residence and organist, Cameron Carpenter, who The New York Times calls "The maverick organist... a first-rate talent."

Cameron will be playing Prelude and Fugue in D Major , Prelude and Fugue in A Major , Prelude and Fugue in C Major , Prelude and Fugue in G Major (all J. S. Bach)

Two world premieres:

• Hymn of Resurrection (Gwyneth Walker)
• Christ and the Whale (Nico Muhly,) an original piece commissioned by Middle Church. Nico Muhly is “Vibrant, erudite and endlessly irreverent . . . ” according to The New York Times.
• Also: Alleluia (Randall Thompson); and Hallelujah Chorus (G.F. Handel).  The Middle Church Choir, The Manhattan Brass and the Jerriese Johnson East Village Gospel Choir

Please come early to get a seat in the sanctuary. Overflow seating will be available.

6 PM | Jazz on High

• Louie Belogenis, tenor sax
• With:
• Michael Bisio, bass;
• And warren Smith, drums