What is Lent?

Lent is the 40 day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday when Christians reflect on the life and ministry of Jesus between his baptism by John and his resurrection on Easter.  The 40 day period is symbolic of the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert fasting and praying and then being tempted.  Lent culminates in Holy Week, where Jesus enters Jerusalem in a parade, celebrates the Passover meal with his disciples, is betrayed, crucified, and finally resurrected.

Season long Activities

Lenten daily devotions are available in the book Lent In Plain Sight, by Rev Jill Duffield.  Former editor of Presbyterian Outlook magazine, Rev. Duffield takes the topics of Dust, Bread, Cross, Coins, Shoes, Oil, Coats, Towels, Thorns and Stones as the subject of daily devotions from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday.  It’s available for e-readers as well as paper-back.

Lenten Book Study meets Tuesdays at 2:30 during Lent.  We are covering about 4 short chapters per week in Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone, by James Martin.

Special Activities during Lent

Palm Sunday services are April 10, 2022 at 10am.  A palm parade will start the service.

Maundy Thursday April 14, 2022 at 7pm.  A solemn service marking the betrayal, trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

​Easter Sunday services at 10am.  A joyous service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and his appearance to his followers.