The sculpture “Love Essence,” depicting the themes surrounding the simple gesture of foot-washing, stands near Eastern Mennonite Seminary. The sculptor is Esther Augsburger '49. (Photo by Macson McGuigan/EMU)

Holy Week Reflections on mutual love and the footwashing ritual

The Holy Week ritual of footwashing symbolizes servanthood, but Jesus had something greater in mind. Read more in Anabaptist World from Eastern Mennonite Seminary Associate Dean The Rev. Dr. Sarah Ann Bixler.

Footwashing: from servant to friend