Early Worship
For the season of Lent, Early Worship will explore one or two verses of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-11) each week along with a selected Psalm, piece of classical music, and poem by Mary Oliver that reflect the Beatitude verse of that week. Our services will also include prayers that focus on Beatitude themes from Praying With the Earth: A Prayerbook for Peace, by John Philip Newell. Everyone is welcome.
Mardi Gras Celebration/Shrove Tuesday, February 25
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Join in the fun for all ages! Mardi Gras celebrations are traditionally a time of last-chance merrymaking before the disciplines of Lent. Everyone of all ages is invited to enjoy a pancake dinner and to participate in fun activities including a parade with bead necklaces, noise makers, masks, and games for all. The pancakes can be piled high with toppings, the music can be invigorating, and the activities boisterous, but there will also be a time for reflection as we prepare for the season of Lent. Everyone is invited to spend this time together in fellowship. Please sign up in the Gathering Area or on the second floor landing so that we’ll be sure to have an extravagant amount of food and craft material as befitting a Mardi Gras Celebration. Come and enjoy!
Ash Wednesday, February 26
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Worship
Sign up in the Gathering Area to attend the dinner! You can also sign up to help with set-up (starting at 5 p.m.) and clean-up. Worship in the sanctuary will include scripture, music, prayer, and meditation. The imposition of ashes is an ancient symbol that calls us into this season.
Wednesday Evening Lenten Worship Services
March 4, 11, 18
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Meeting in the Chapel, the services will be contemplative times of evening prayer, incorporating music and scripture. We use resources from the Iona and Taize Communities to enrich our worship. All are invited.
Healing Prayer Service
Sunday, March 15
11:00 a.m.
A healing prayer service will be part of our 11:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary. The liturgy will focus on the need for healing from God in our lives, in the lives of those we love, and in our world. During the service, there will be the opportunity for the congregation to offer prayers for healing and to receive blessings of healing oil as a symbol of God’s healing touch. If you are unable to attend and would like a particular prayer for healing to be included, please contact one of the pastors or the church office to let your prayer request be known.