Relive the exodus and discover the eternal relevance of the Seder traditions

What is a Christian Seder Meal?

Simply put, it is a meal celebrated every year by the Jewish people which symbolically, through food, prayers and actions, retells the night of liberation of the Jews from Pharaoh in Egypt. This meal retells the night the Angel of Death “passed-over” the houses marked with the blood of the lamb. It was this meal that Jesus and his disciples were eating the night Jesus was arrested, the day referred to by Christians as Holy Thursday. This meal is repeated every year, in the same way, because God told the people to repeat it every year. (Exodus 13:8).

What does it involve? 

Storytelling: The seder involves retelling the story of the Exodus from Egypt, which is told in the Book of Exodus in the Torah

Food: The seder includes eating symbolic foods like matzah, bitter herbs, and haroset

Wine: The seder involves drinking four cups of wine

Prayer: The seder involves reciting prayers and blessings

Song: The seder involves singing Passover songs

Discussion: The seder involves discussing the story of the Exodus and what freedom means to each person

This event is free to all attendees. A potluck will follow the traditional Seder Meal. We are in need of the Traditional Seder Food Items including: A large shank bone, rack of lamb, horse radish, fresh parsley, romaine lettuce, apples, walnuts, eggs, honey and grape juice. For the potluck dinner sides, we ask for Kosher items only, no bread, dairy, or leavened bread. A sign up sheet will be available in the Narthex for attendees, food donations, and volunteers. All food donations should be Kosher, no dairy, no pork, no leavened bread. We look forward to celebrating this Seder Meal with you all.