Before there’s Holy Week and Easter, there’s Lent. The word Lent means “Spring.” It’s whole season, 40 days: time that’s given to us to seek renewal personally and in our relationships. Many people give something up for Lent. Besides fasting, other common practices include showing compassion to people in need, and returning to God in prayer or even finding new ways to pray.
A theme for Lent in 2016 is “Grace in our context.” Here’s more information on Sunday forums about grace. Also, we’re providing the grace of free childcare for date night.
Ash Wednesday
February 10th, is a brief worship service where you could say we ‘get real’ with God about the brokenness in our lives and world, praying for change. Participants can receive the imposition of ashes in the shape of a cross on their foreheads, as a reminder of our mortality and an anticipation of Holy Week. Two worship service options: Noon and 7pm (with choir).