Lent
The forty days of Lent. As early as the mid-fourth century, Christians have observed a time of preparation before the Easter celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays). The forty days of Lent recall the 40 day fast of Jesus in the wilderness after his baptism (Matthew 4:2, Luke 4:1-2) and Moses’ 40 day fast on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:28).
Ash Wednesday | March 2, 2022
- Ashes to Go in the upper parking lot from 7:00 to 9:30 AM.
- The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion at 7:00 PM. This service will be on our Livestream.
Wednesdays in Lent | Bouncing Back, Moving Forward: TED Talks in Lent
As we reach the second anniversary of the start of the pandemic, many of us are feeling the effects of two years of worry and stress, as well as a strong sense of all we have lost. We want to find our way forward with optimism and resilience, but it can be a real challenge. Let’s talk about it, together, as a community of faith! We’ll view a different TED Talk each Wednesday and then enjoy a time of discussion and sharing. Join Pastor Heidi and Elise every Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Zoom!
- March 9, Anne Lamott: Twelve Truths I Learned from Writing
- March 16, Kelly McGonigall: How to Make Stress Your Friend
- March 23, Susan Pinker: Secret to a Long Life Might Be Your Social Life
- March 30, Raphael Rose: How Failure Cultivates Resilience
- April 6, Lucy Hone: 3 Secrets of Resilient People
Maundy Thursday | Service of Holy Communion
- Worship at 7:00 PM with special music shared by the Choir.
- The Maundy Thursday service concludes with the tradition of all the items being removed from the altar in preparation for Good Friday.
Good Friday
- The Service of Tenebrae (diminishing light) at 7:00 PM.
- We will follow scripture readings, prayer and song the final steps of Jesus leading to the crucifixion.
Easter Sunday
- We will gather for the Celebration of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday at 10:30 AM.
The butterfly is often used as a symbol of Easter. Its whole life cycle is meant to symbolize the life of Jesus Christ. The first stage, is the caterpillar, which stands for His life on Earth. Second phase begins from the cocoon stage, portraying the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. The third and final stage is the butterfly, representing His raising from the dead.