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Lent begins on
Ash Wednesday, March 9. For forty days we walk with Jesus through
the wilderness toward the cross. Lent is a time of inward reflection,
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,
March 9, 7:30 p.m.
 We will gather
in the sanctuary for this contemplative service. Our worship will include silence, singing,
scripture, and
the imposition of ashes and communion.
Lenten
Wednesday Evenings
Our Lenten journey will
include contemplative times on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m .:
March 16 – Labyrinth Walking
March 23 – Prayers for
Wholeness
March 30 – Labyrinth Walking
April 6 – Prayers for Peace
April 13 – Labyrinth Walking
On March 16, March 30, and
April 13, our Fellowship Hall labyrinth will be available
for quiet walking from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A
representative of the worship committee will be present to
orient you to the labyrinth. Candles and music will set the
mood, but there will be no liturgy.
On March 23 and April 6, we
will gather in the sanctuary for sung prayer and
contemplative worship.
Lenten pilgrims are also
invited to attend our LOGOS dinners on those Wednesdays.
Please, call the church office if you would like us to set a
place for you.
Lenten
Sunday Worship
Sundays,
March 13, March 20,
March 27,
April 3, and April 10
9:30 a.m.
These services will have a confessional
theme, the Paschal candle will be removed from the sanctuary, and 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 March 20 and April 3. See
below for more information.
Lenten
Study Series
Sundays,
March 13, March 20,
March 27,
April 3, and April 10
11:00 a.m.
 Following
worship during Lent, our Pastor will lead a
series on Celtic Spirituality using Philip Newell's book, The
Book of Creation: An Introduction to Celtic Spirituality. Classes will be
in the Fireside Lounge at 11:00 a.m.
on Sundays after worship.
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Lenten
Devotionals
Lent is a time when we
nurture our relationship with God. Copies of The Book of
Creation, by Philip Newell, will be available on the patio after
worship. The Christian Education Committee hopes this will be a
way to deepen your life of prayer.
Lenten
Evensong
Sunday,
March 27,
4:00 p.m.
Our
Chancel Choir will lead us in a service of evening prayer that sets the
tone for the Lenten Season.
Holy Week Worship Schedule
Palm/Passion Sunday Worship
S unday,
April 17, 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,
April 21, 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,
April 22, 12 noon
We will join
with our neighbors in an ecumenical Good Friday Communion Service.
This year's service will be at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1221
Wass St., Tustin, CA.
The Great
Vigil of Easter
Saturday,
April 23, 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
Sunday,
April 24, 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 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.
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