The Great Vigil of Easter: Joining in the tradition of the historic Protestant Church, we gather in mourning in a sanctuary draped and dim. At the mid-point of the service, the world changes before our eyes and the shadows of despair yield to the clear light of new hope. Our sanctuary – and our lives – are transformed! A world which had formerly appeared dark and foreboding is now bright and blossomed with promise. Resurrection has triumphed and our first Easter celebration has begun amidst flowers and alleluias!