The season of Lent begins next Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, and continues for the following 6 weeks. This special season marks the 40 days prior to Easter and invites us to prepare our hearts, spirits, and minds for that great celebration. Here are some ways you are invited to prepare together:
Attend Ash Wednesday Service, Feb. 22nd, 7:30 p.m. - This beautiful, quiet, and meditative service brings focus for our individual and communal walks during the whole season.
Participate in the Lenten Book Study - The adult Sunday School class will be digging into select chapters of the book, “Altars in the World: A Geography of Faith” by Barbara Brown Taylor. The book explores how we might encounter and experience God in the midst of our daily life. Taylor is a wonderfully gifted writer and story-teller! Sunday School meets each Sunday in the Annex at 9:30 a.m.
Worship each Sunday - Grounded in the Old Testament strand of the lectionary cycle, our theme for the season is: The Practice of Encountering Others: Building Relationships Through Covenant, Commitment, and Companionship. Each Sunday, we’ll open up to the transforming power of relationships.
Make Lenten Commitments - We’ve all heard about people giving up chocolate for Lent, but what about giving up something that might really draw you closer to the heart of God? Lenten commitments enable you to name your desires to turn back towards God and act on those desires. Look for the purple cards in your worship bulletin.
Enjoy S.O.U.P - Sundays of Uniting Prayer invites us into a time of slowing down and quiet so that we can hear ourselves, each other, and the Holy Spirit...all over a steaming bowl of delicious homemade soup. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to walk with others as you hold to your Lenten Commitments.
Observe Holy Week - This year, we’ll hold both a Maundy Thursday (Apr. 5) and Good Friday (Apr. 6) Service. These special services deepen the wonder and celebration of Easter and Resurrection!