Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and prepares our hearts for the celebration of new life at Easter. The ashes signify a time of self-examination, repentance, and return to the God who made us: “from dust you were made and to dust you shall return.”

You can receive ashes, pray, reflect, and light a candle during the lunch hours on Ash Wednesday in the historic sanctuary. A prayer and reflection guide is available here.

February 26, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

A worship service will also take place in the Historic Sanctuary with song, prayer, scripture and ashes.

February 26, 6:00 PM, childcare provided.

Maundy Thursday

Holy Thursday is the first of three days of solemn remembrance leading up to and immediately following the crucifixion of Jesus. “Maundy” comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means “commandment.” In John’s gospel, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples at his last meal before his arrest. He then gave them a new commandment to love one another as he had loved them (John 1334). The other gospel accounts also describe what happened at this last meal, when Jesus shared the meaning of the broken bread and cup of wine as his life broken and poured out in death.

Maundy Thursday Meal & Service
April 9 • 6:00 PM • Christian Ministry Center

Enter the sacred story of Jesus’ last supper in a new way. Share a meal and Holy Communion gathered at a dinner table. Childcare provided. Meat and drinks provided by church.

Please RSVP and indicate side dish you can bring here.