Mary and the Empty Tomb

Rev. JD Meeder
Written By Rev. JD Meeder

In the early hours of the morning on the third day after Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary Magdalene came to his tomb with the intent of finishing the preparation of his body for burial. When she arrived, the tomb was already open and his body was gone. On this Easter Sunday, we take a closer look at Mary—her darkness, her encounter, and her hope at realizing her Lord has risen from the dead, just as he promised.

Scripture Reading: John 20:1-18

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Rev. JD Meeder

JD serves as our Parish Director and Director of the Greensboro Fellows. He was ordained as a deacon on January 19, 2025, and then as a priest on March 15, 2026

Before joining Redeemer staff, JD served in leadership roles with multiple ministries and non-profits, and most recently as Partnerships Director with Water Mission. He is a graduate of Clemson, where he participated in Young Life. JD is passionate about seeing people step into the fullness that the Lord has in every area of their life.

The Meeder family moved to Greensboro from the low country of South Carolina, and have fallen in love with the Triad. You can often find him outside running, biking, reading, playing with their golden retriever, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.

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