Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin ‘mandatum’, meaning ‘commandment’, in reference to the new commandment Jesus gives his disciples at the Last Supper (John 13:34). This service also models Jesus washing the disciples’ feet as an embodied action of friendship and servanthood. This can be a powerful experience, but for those not comfortable with participating in this way, the washing of hands is also offered.
At the end of the Maundy observance the church is stripped bare of all symbols and colour, in preparation for Good Friday.
This service is offered in person only.