Ash Wednesday

The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism.  It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.


Join us Wednesday Feb 22, 2023 at

6pm for Soup Supper and

7pm for Worship and the imposition of Ashes


Click here for bulletin 2.22.23_ash_wednesday.pdf


LENT

During the season of Lent. Christians around the world focus inward, looking at our own sin and brokenness, and how these things led Jesus to the cross.  We remember His 40 Days of self-denial in the desert, and intentional deny ourselves certain things, as we feel led.  We also practice alms-giving as a way of serving the needy in our community. Among other things, this 40 day period helps us appreciate Easter even more when it finally arrives.


To learn more about Lent check out  this  Anglican Compass article


Midweek Lenten Reflection

Wednesdays at 6 pm Soup Supper 7pm Taize Service






Wednesday Lenten Reflection Services

Each week there will be an activity and questions to help you dive deeper into your Lenten Journey. We encourage you to keep a journal this Lent where you can record and reflect on these questions.


  • Reflection Questions: 

    1. What do your treasures and questions say about you?

    2. How do you know when you have enough of something? What do you do when you have too much?

    3. What invisible treasures are important to your family? Why are they important?


    Activity: 

    Lent_week_one.pdf

  • Curiosity Seat Questions:

    What is the last thing you were excited about?

    What is your best travel memory?

    Which friedn do you trust with yout thoughts and ideas?

    If you could choose a family activity we would all do together tomorrow, what would it be?


    Coloring Page: LENT_MIDWEEK_WEEK_TWO-merged_1_.pdf

  • Discussion Questions:

    1. What makes you feel whole and complete as a person? When do you feel the most whole?

    2. The rich young man was sad when he heard Jesus' final advice.  Why do you think he was sad?

    3. How can our earthly treasures hold us back from wholeness?


    LENT_WEEK_THREE_JEART-merged_final.pdf

  • Discussion Questions:

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  • Reflection Questions:

    1.Has your family ever gathered to pay attention to one, very important thing?

    2. Have you ever given up something in order to try something new or different?

    3. Who else left behind a life or treasures in order to live a different kind of life? Can you think of

    anyone else who made a difference by giving up their treasures?

    4. How do you decide what risks are worth taking?


    Lent_Week_5_Devotion_Info.pdf

Resources

A list of resources chosen by our clergy to help you observe Lent