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Lent begins on
Ash Wednesday, February 17. 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,
February 17, 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
Wednesdays,
February 24, March
3
March 10, March
17, March 24, and March 31
 This
year, our Lenten journey will include times for walking the labyrinth,
which is a path to prayer. On Wednesday evenings,
February 24, March 3, March 10, March
17, March 24, and March 31, 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. Lenten pilgrims
are also invited to attend our LOGOS dinners on those Wednesdays. Do
call the church office if you would like us to set a place for you.
Lenten
Sunday Worship
Sundays,
February 21, February 28
March 7, March
14, and March 21
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 February 21, March 7, and March 21.
Lenten
Study Series
Sundays,
February 21, February 28
March 7, March
14, and March 21
11:00 a.m.
 Following
worship during Lent, our Parish Associate, Kass Kassouni, will lead a
series “Light from the Eastern Church.” Together we will learn how
Orthodox Christians worship and practice their faith. Classes will be
in the Fireside Lounge at 11:00 a.m.
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Lenten
Evensong
Sunday,
February 21, 5:00 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,
March 28, 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 1, 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 2, 12 noon
We will join
with our neighbors in an ecumenical Good Friday Communion Service.
This year's service will be at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201
Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA.
The Great
Vigil of Easter
Saturday,
April 3, 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,
April 4, 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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