The following service is useful in a small room setting, establishing a "come and go" time frame for worshipers to contemplate the events of Good Friday in a personal, meditative manner. The brief service is intended to last approximately fifteen minutes, with worshipers choosing to stay for as long a time as their schedule and lifestyle allow for personal prayer and meditation. It originally was created for use at the end of the school/work day and prior to a family mealtime, but could also be used at a midday/lunchtime setting.

A small room, with a capacity of ten to twenty individuals, is lighted with several candles, with a worship center created by a crown of thorns, a cross and a Christ Candle. The room is lighted only by candles. Care must be taken with the placement of the candles …