Lent is a season when the Church reflects on the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection. It is a time of repentance, fasting, and preparation for Easter. It is a time of self-examination, a time to focus on our relationship with God. Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday.

On Ash Wednesday, this year on March 2, we will gather for worship at 8:00am & 7:00pm, in the sanctuary and live online at both times. Both in the sanctuary and at home via our YouTube channel, we will share Holy Communion. For Holy Communion at home, have a form of bread and wine/juice ready.

Christians often participate in Lent by taking on a spiritual practice or discipline, as a form of a “fast.” The intention is to focus on Christ and his sacrifice for us. Some may break an unhealthy habit by giving up sweets or soda. Others might start a healthy habit, give to charity, join a small group, or try a new prayer activity. Consider what you might “give up” or do differently to set apart these forty days of Lent.