Ash Wednesday Service I February 22nd, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Come to the church parking lot accessed by Huntington St. for a meditative time of reflection and renewal. We will have the imposition of ashes amidst a service of brief liturgy, holding a time of awareness that God, whose redeeming power creates, sustains, and redeems all of life, is with us in our repentance. Then, we will move inside for a simple meal of soup and time of spiritual practice.
Lent Devotion: 40 Days, 40 Prayers, 40 Words
Through the season of Lent, are you interested in receiving a text message each morning with a brief word of devotion? Using materials composed by former PC(USA) General Assembly Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow, 40-word devotions can be texted to you that speak to the blessings and burdens of everyday life in a concise, lively manner. Click the button below to sign up!
Daily Devotional Cards
Beginning with Ash Wednesday and continuing through the first few days of Easter, use these daily devotional cards to expand and deepen your spiritual walk through Lent. Each card has a daily question and a prayer.
Cards will be available in the Copeland Room for you to pick up OR a bundle can be mailed to you directly. To request a mailed bundle, contact Martha.
Make Paper Lace Banners
Tuesdays, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Join us in the meditative practice of tracing and cutting paper lace on Tuesdays, Feb 28, March 7, 14, 28 in the Miller Gathering Hall.
Come one time or all four dates – all are welcome at any time.
Twelve Ways to Observe Lent
A playlist of activities for the whole household of God
FAST
- Reduce your screen time, and spend that time intentionally doing something as a family
- Take one commitment off your calendar, and spend the time having fun together
PRAY
- Pray in color with these free downloadables
- Say a mealtime prayer each evening, either choosing one from your family table grace jar, from this set of table tent printables, or saying: Lord, thank you for the food before us, the family beside us, and the love between us. Amen.
LISTEN
- Listen to this Spotify playlist while you are traveling
- Practice deep listening with family members by making eye contact, waiting for them to finish speaking before responding, and asking curious questions.
CREATE
- Bake some pretzels while you learn about their connection to Lent and prayer
- Try one of these collaborative family art prompts.
BLESS
- Make a paper chain with 40 links, one for every day (except Sundays). Use this set of words to put one word on each link. Note: these connect to the 40,40,40 text messages.
- Bless your family members each day, offering this blessing: “God loves you. Christ is with you. The Holy Spirit helps you as we get ready for the mystery of Easter, together.”
ENJOY
- Take a family hike, using one of these prompts for a fun way to get outside.
- Try one of these family sabbaths.