First Congregational Church of Braintree
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12 Elm Street, Braintree, MA 02184
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Sunday, March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday
Worship @ 9:30 am
In the Sanctuary and Streaming Live on YouTube
Special Guest Musicians at First Church Braintree on Palm Sunday:
Joanna Monachino-Orlando (Soprano) is a graduate of Anna Maria College where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy in 1984. She earned her Masters Degree in Special Education in 1993 where she taught in the NY Middle School/HS public school system for over 30 years. She has been a Liturgical musician for over 40 years and sang on tour for Pope John Paul II in 1990. She was featured as a woman in History @ Russell Sage College in 1989 for her original composition of an Italian Hymn entitled " O Madre Mia". She recently retired from teaching in 2024 and has been enjoying travel and singing in professional choirs. Also Joanna teaches piano and voice privately in her home in upstate New York.
Ivonne Luna (Violin) is a Colombian violinist and music educator based in Boston. Her work integrates classical performance, education, and community engagement, with a focus on creating artistically refined and socially impactful musical experiences.
Rev. Karen E. Gale preaching
"Palms to Passion"
Palm Sunday starts Holy Week with Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. But soon after the palms lie forgotten in the street, the crowds stopping yelling Hosanna, and murmurs of "crucify him" start to circulate. Too often we skip from the triumph of Palm Sunday straight to the triumph of Easter. Worship this Sunday will start with Jesus' joyful entry but then move through the struggle of the days that follow--turning over the tables at the Temple, the plotting religious authorities, Judas' betrayal. These actions foreshadow the end to come on Good Friday....
....which turns out to be the beginning.
In the event of winter weather that causes dangerous road conditions, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the worship service regarding cancellation.
Notice will be posted on the website
STORM CANCELLATION POLICY
As always, please make your own decision about safety and driving on the roads.
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