Hush

Why is this here? Most probably don’t have services on Holy Saturday. And those who do will most likely do something like the Great Easter Vigil late at night – a prelude to Easter morning:

• The Great Vigil of Easter/The First Service of Easter
• Preparing for the Easter Vigil
  

The second article walks you through a process for instituting a vigil service if that is new to you and your congregation. This is a great experience for those who want to celebrate the culmination of this season in a unique yet traditional way.

On the other hand, perhaps you want to provide some space on this Holy Saturday for contemplation, for shared grief, for preparation and anticipation. Consider having a small gathering on this in-between day, or maybe a drop-in opportunity for folks to come and sit and think and pray. The sanctuary is open, and maybe there is music playing, or maybe there is simply silence, a place to breathe and to listen for the whispers of the Spirit. There might be some prayer guides, a meditation in place of a sermon, something to read and contemplate. Or maybe a blank sheet of paper for thoughts and prayers, something to speak into the emptiness.

Or this could be sent to homes: an email or download from the church website with some materials to read and reflect upon, an activity or two, or just some instructions on how to spend this day as a family or as individuals at home.

Holy Saturday is a chance to pause and listen, to wait and to watch, a moment of hush. It is time to prepare to head to the cemetery in the early morning, hoping to catch a glimpse of the risen Christ.