Lent and Holy Week
As our Book of Common worship says, “Lent comes from an old English word for springtime, perhaps connected with the lengthening of days in this time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The season of Lent is a time for growth in faith -through prayer, spiritual disciplines, and self-examination in preparation for the commemoration of the dying and rising of the Lord Jesus Christ.” As I read over the lectionary scriptures for Sundays in Lent, a common theme emerged. Things we experience out in God’s creation: plants, wilderness, birth, water, mud, valleys, sunrise, and more. With all this in mind our theme will be Out In the Elements. We’ll explore how God uses creation to deepen our faith and discipleship over this six week period. -Pastor Mac
As we begin our Lenten Journey, there are several opportunities to receive ashes on February 18. We invite you to…
- Drop-In for ashes and a prayer in the sanctuary from 8 to 9 am.
- Drive-Thru for ashes along Mechanics Street from 12 to 1 pm.
- Join in a Family Lenten Experience, at 5 pm, during which children and families will enjoy a light dinner and rotate through several interactive stations, including making the ashes to be used during the 7 pm worship service.
- Receive ashes and join together for a traditional Ash Wednesday Service in the sanctuary at 7 pm.
Palm Sunday, March 29: Worship at 8:30 and 10:30 am. DPC Hop following the later service.
Maundy Thursday, April 2: Worship at 7:00 pm, Livestream available.
Good Friday, April 3: Worship at 12:00 pm, in-person only.
Easter Sunday, April 5: We rejoice in the glory of Jesus’ Resurrection during identical worship services at 8:30 and 10:30 am, featuring special music by the Chancel Choir, Joyful Bells, and brass ensemble. Livestream will be available during the 10:30 am service.