Walking With The Cross In Arden

Apr 04, 2013

Because Easter came early this year, organizers of the Good Friday Easter services in Arden opted for a Cross Walk this year instead of their more elaborate Passion play. A total of 31 members of the community, who included members of the Kaladar, Mountain Grove, Arden and Wesleyan church congregations, walked from the Matson farm to the Arden United church and took turns carrying a number of different-sized wooden crosses. The group, which ranged in age from 5 years old to 70 plus ,stopped at two stations where the group sang a number of hymns. Following the walk Rev. Barbara Mahood led a special Good Friday service at the Arden United Church. On Sunday, members of the community also took part in a special sonrise service at the beach at Big Clear Lake.