Published on
April 13, 2022
The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. Readings trace the story of Christ’s passion, music portrays his pathos, and the power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous day. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death; we remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice as we hear the overwhelming sound of the “strepitus”; and through the small but persistent flame of the Christ candle which departs until Resurrection morning when we celebrate the ultimate victory.

WORSHIP LEADERS


Liturgist

Mary Hulst

Readers

Judah Manoraj, Joanna Wigboldy, and Sheila Witvliet

Musicians

Capella Choir directed by Pearl Shangkuan
Linda Hoisington (accompanist)
Chan Gyu Jang (organ)
Emma Gordon (solo)
Jonathan Pheifer (strepitus)

Dancers

Julia Start Fletcher (choreographer)
Rachit Kharel and Sara Brown


ENTRANCE TO WORSHIP


Organ Prelude: "Adagio for Strings" by Samuel Barber

Music: Samuel Barber, arr. William Strickland © 1949 G. Schirmer, Inc.
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Led by Chan Gyu Jang

Introduction

Prayer

Led by Mary Hulst


THE SHADOW OF AGONY OF SPIRIT

Luke 22:39-42, 45-46, read by Judah Manoraj

Sung response & silence following each reading: "Stay with Me"

Text: based on Matthew 26
Music: Jacques Berthier © 1984 Ateliers et Presses de Taizé, Taizé Community, France, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent
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Led by Chan Gyu Jang

Congregational Reflection: "Go to Dark Gethsemane"

Text: James Montgomery, 1825, alt. P.D. 
Music: Richard Redhead, 1853, P.D.
Led by Chan Gyu Jang


THE SHADOW OF ARREST

Luke 22:47-53, read by Joanna Wigboldy

Choral Reflection: "In Your Footsteps" by Dan Forrest

Text: Duane Nichols © 2010 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Music: Dan Forrest © 2010 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
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Led by Pearl Shangkuan, Linda Hoisington, and Calvin University's Capella


THE SHADOW OF DENIAL

Luke 22:54-62, read by Judah Manoraj

Poetic Reflection: "The Meaning of the Look" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Text: Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861), P.D.
Read by Sheila Witvliet


THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION

Luke 22:63-23:12, read by Joanna Wigboldy

Congregational Reflection: "Ah, Holy Jesus, How Have You Offended"

Text: Johann Heermann, 1630, P.D.; tr. Robert Bridges, 1899, alt., P.D.
Music: Johann Crüger, 1640, P.D.
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Led by Chan Gyu Jang


THE SHADOW OF SENTENCING

Luke 23:13-25, read by Judah Manoraj

Choral Reflection: "See Gethsemane" by Lloyd Larson

Text: J. Paul Williams © 1991 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Music: Lloyd Larson © 1991 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
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Led by Pearl Shangkuan, Linda Hoisington, and Calvin University's Capella


THE SHADOW OF CRUCIFIXION

Luke 23:26-43, read by Joanna Wigboldy

Congregational Reflection: "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded"

Text: Latin, medieval, P.D.; German tr. Paul Gerhardt, 1656, P.D.; English tr. James W. Alexander, 1830, P.D.
Music: Hans Leo Hassler, 1601, P.D.; adapt. and harm. Johann S. Bach, 1729, P.D.; arr. John Ferguson © 1997 Augsburg Fortress Press
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Led by Chan Gyu Jang


THE SHADOW OF DEATH

Luke 23:44-46, read by Judah Manoraj

Choral Reflection: "Just As I Am," arr. Howard Helvey

Text: Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871), P.D.
Music: William B. Bradbury (1816-1868), P.D.; arr. Howard Helvey © 2020 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
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Led by Pearl Shangkuan, Linda Hoisington, and Calvin University's Capella


THE SHADOW OF BURIAL

Luke 23:47-56a, read by Joanna Wigboldy

Solo Meditation: "Were You There?"

Text: African American spiritual, P.D.
Music: African American spiritual, P.D.; harm. C. Winfred Douglas, 1940, P.D.
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Led by Emma Gordon

Congregational Reflection: "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"

Text: J. Paul Williams © 1991 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Music: Lloyd Larson © 1991 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
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Led by Chan Gyu Jang


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