Lent 2026 Schedule

Lent 2026

The Way of  Jesus

Our faith tells us that the way of Jesus is the way to new, fulfilling, joyful, abundant life. The way of Jesus is the way to healing, wholeness, beloved community, and new life for all creation. (Yes, there will be some spiritual and emotional death and dying along the way, but that is not the point.)

The way of Jesus also repudiates the ways of empire or, to put it even more bluntly, the ways of tyranny. Jesus challenged his followers to pledge their allegiance to the laws of Love over and against the laws of hatred, greed, and violence. At key moments in history, at least some elements of the church have taken a costly stand against tyranny. Some Christians have actually chosen to follow the way of Jesus. Lent calls us now to make the same choice, again and again and again.

During this holy season, let’s explore together the way of Jesus and recommit ourselves to following it, individually and as a church. In addition to rich worship services and some powerful new music, we’ll gather for Lenten Lunch discussions almost every Sunday. We hope to see you there!

Ash Wednesday, February 18: Ashes to Go at noon in the Chapel; service at 7

First Sunday in Lent, February 22: “The Way of Jesus” + Lenten Lunch

Second Sunday in Lent, March 1: “A Wider Love” + Annual Meeting

Third Sunday in Lent, March 8: “A Simpler Way” + Bible Study

Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15: “A Deeper Well” + Lenten Lunch

Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22: “A Braver Dream” + Lenten Lunch

Palm/Passion Sunday, March 29: “A Humbler Power” + Lenten Lunch

Maundy Thursday, April 2: Simple Supper @6; service @7: “A Richer Meal”

Good Friday, April 3: “A Sharper Truth” (details to come)

Easter Sunday, April 5: “A Fuller Joy” + egg hunt