Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6.  For forty days we walk with Jesus through the wilderness toward the cross.  Lent is a time of inward reflection, of repentance, forgiveness and spiritual preparation.  During Lent we think more deeply about what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ, to be changed into his likeness, and to follow him step by step.  Together we will observe Lent in the following ways:

Ash Wednesday Worship

Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 p.m.

We will gather in the sanctuary for a service of song and prayer.  Our worship will include silence, singing, and the imposition of ashes.

Lenten Sunday Worship

Sundays, February 10, February 17,

February 24, March 2, and March 9

These services will have a confessional theme; the Paschal candle will be removed from the sanctuary; purple colors will be prominent.  Our music and worship will focus on the Lenten Journey as we move toward Holy Week.  Communion will be observed on February 17 and March 2.

Holy Week Worship Schedule

Palm/Passion Sunday Worship

 Sunday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. 

This service remembers the stories of the last week of Jesus' life.  We will begin on the steps of our church with a joyful Palm Sunday Procession.

Maundy Thursday Worship

Communion and Tenebrae

Thursday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.

We will remember our Lord’s Last Supper in a special service of communion.  This moving service culminates in the stripping of the church and the extinguishing of the lights at Tenebrae.

Good Friday Community Service

Friday, March 21, 12 noon

We will join with our neighbors in an ecumenical Good Friday Communion Service.  This service will be at Church of the Foothills this year.

The Great Vigil of Easter

Saturday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.

We begin our celebration of Christ’s Resurrection at this dramatic service.  During this service we move from darkness to light, we celebrate both sacraments, we remember our salvation history, and we welcome new members into our church.  The service is led largely by our children and youth.  If you have never taken part in the Vigil, please plan now to be there.

Easter Sunday Festival Worship

With Brass and Choir

Sunday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

This is the most important day of the year for us as Christians.  With joyful music, brass instruments, and great celebration we rejoice in the Resurrection of our Lord and Christ’s victory over death.