Two parts of the contemporary Good Friday worship service could be misunderstood as implicitly anti-Semitic or racist.

Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year. Here's what to know.

Two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

“The downplayed or somber nature of worship on Good Friday shows that Christians are trying to take that low point seriously and to really feel the full weight of Christ’s death,” Strawn said.

—The church is holding its Good Friday service at 7 p.m. on April 18 to worship, share communion and remember the goodness and grace displayed for us at the cross of Jesus Christ.

Two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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“The downplayed or somber nature of worship on Good Friday shows that Christians are trying to take that low point seriously and to really feel the full weight of Christ’s death,” Strawn said.