What is Maundy Thursday?

At Hominy, we utilize an ancient Christian tradition called the Liturgical or Festival Calendar, which marks the calendar year with festivals and holy days designed to draw believers to reflect on significant moments in the life of Christ and His church.

On this Thursday before Good Friday, Christians across the larger faith community celebrate three events on the last night our Lord spent with His apostles before the Crucifixion: the washing of the disciples’ feet, the suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of Judas Iscariot. The English word “maundy” is derived from the Latin word mandatum, which is a translation of Jesus’ words in John 13:34: “A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another.”

In years past. Hominy shared this Thursday evening of Holy Week with other churches in our valley for a combined worship and communion service.

More recently, beginning in 2020, we have found our own traditions and ways to observe this night of remembrance with prayer, scripture reading, singing of hymns and a meal as the disciples did, followed by communion.