On Easter Sunday 2010 at Randolph Heights, we took part in an old Easter tradition, the “flowering of the cross,” which dates back to at least the 6th century. On the way into worship, the congregation was handed cut flowers and as we sang together songs of the Resurrection, the flowers were placed on the cross. What a beautiful way to demonstrate together the new life that emerges at Easter from the darkness of Good Friday. Christ is risen indeed!