Good Friday—

“By no means is Good Friday an isolated event, said Winn Collier, the pastor of All Souls Charlottesville, a partner church with the Baptist General Association of Virginia.

“Following the church calendar is a congregation’s way of following the footsteps of Christ throughout the year. And for both churches and individuals it’s an attempt to follow the way of Jesus and embody his story in their own lives, Collier said.

“‘There’s no way you cannot do Good Friday because this is one of the pivotal turns in the story,’ he said.

“Good Friday commemorates the day of Jesus crucifixion, and historically has been observed primarily by Catholics, Episcopalians and other liturgical Christian traditions.

“… ignoring Good Friday robs Easter of its full meaning, Collier said.

“‘We have to reckon with ruin and death to fully celebrate the power and liberation of life that we encounter in Christ’s resurrection,’ he said ….”

citation “As Easter nears, some Baptists say it’s time to contemplate Good Friday observances” Jeff Brumley (March 25, 2015) Baptist News Global