St. Paul’s church would like to invite you  to our Seder Supper, to be held Saturday March 23rd.

The Seder is the Jewish Passover festival meal celebrated since at least the 5th century BC, associated with Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Our Seder is based on the typical contemporary format. As non-Jews we seek to honor the spirit and message of the Passover with a goyish twist. The Seder Passover meal is also the setting of the Last Supper of Jesus.

The Seder includes song, Hebrew prayers, going through the Haggadah, and of course a meal! The meal is pot-luck and our Haggadah is a Messianic version. The Seder we celebrated in 2023 proved to be a wonderfully spiritual event with great fellowship, music, and much gaiety (and of course a great meal). We honor Kosher but do not strive to maintain it completely in our food (avoiding big no no’s such as pork… but yeast bakery items may be included).

The Seder is led by Rev. Steven Sousa of St. Paul’s, who has led Seders for over 15 years. Perhaps the only other church based Seder in the area is the one held by the Southbridge First United Methodist Church, led by Pastor Sabina Terrades.

Here is a good site for information about the Seder celebration:

https://www.faithward.org/what-a-seder-supper-can-teach-us-about-the-lords-supper/

The Seder Supper will offer a taste of Jewish tradition, as well as important context to the Lord’s Supper. Besides all of that, it’s really a very moving and enjoyable event!

If you and your guests are interested in March 23rd's  Seder at St. Paul’s please contact Joanne Baldridge (office administrator (413) 283-8185 ) or Steven Sousa (minister 413 886-2668) for more information and sign-up materials. Or by E-mail: stpaulsuuchurch@gmail.com

Many blessings in our Lord’s name,

Your friends at St. Paul’s of Palmer