At the Cross on Good Friday

The Rev. Zach Croonquist
Written By The Rev. Zach Croonquist

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13, ESV)

At the cross we see the greatest act of love on display and a promise of God’s deliverance fulfilled. During our Good Friday service, Fr. Zach looks at three of the seven things Jesus said while enduring the cross, and the truths they hold: the judgement of the cross, the scandalous love of the cross, and the subversive power of the cross.

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Scripture Reading: John 19:1-37

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The Rev. Zach Croonquist

Zach began his role as curate in June 2023. The main goal of a curacy is to work closely with and be mentored by our church’s deacons and priests to gain experience and training under seasoned clergy. Since his curacy started, Zach was ordained to the diaconate in November 2023 and then into the priesthood in October 2024.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Zach attended Gustavus Adolphus College, a small liberal arts college with a Swedish Lutheran heritage in St. Peter, MN. In June 2019, he graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Religion. After a gap year serving as a missionary volunteer in Belgrade, Serbia, Zach felt the Lord was clearly calling him to further theological education and a vocation in ordained ministry. In May 2023, he graduated from Duke Divinity School with an M.Div. and certificates in Anglican Studies and Worship.

In his free time, Zach enjoys drinking coffee (bonus points if it’s at a cool local coffee shop), craft beer (especially at breweries), hiking, bingeing Netflix shows, most any activity on or around water, and spending time with friends and family.

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