Today we begin the season of Lent with an Ash Wednesday Service of Commitment at 7:00 PM (there will be no Community Dinner tonight, though there may be something little to munch on after the service).
Read on below for more about what's going on during Lent, and we'll see you soon!
Passion of Christ,
Pastor Jeremy
Pastor Jeremy
Lent 2010
Once again, Lent has come upon us. Each year, we've taken part in various aspects of this season. This year is no different.
First off, if you're not too sure what this Lent thing is all about, read this article about the Season of Lent.
Next, you want to ask yourself (and your family or roommates) how you want to participate in Lent. Here are some endeavors that are available through our church community and other traditional practices:
- Special Gatherings - Join together with the community for these special times of reflection, worship, or commitment:
- Ash Wednesday Service of Commitment - February 17, 7:00 PM
- Good Friday Service of Shadows - April 2, 7:00 PM
- Easter Sunrise Service of Light - April 4, 6:00 AM
- 24 Hours That Changed the World - We are traveling through this emphasis that looks in depth at the events of Jesus Christ's passion week. Click here for the various ways to dive into these events this year (Sunday sermons, Wednesday group study, a daily reading devotional book, and a full-length book)
- Prayer Times - In addition to your own times of prayer, members of our community are invited to join together on Thursdays at 12:20 in the Angell Chapel on the campus of Eastern Nazarene College. We do this as many of our members are on campus during the day as staff or students. These prayer times will last about 20 minutes and are guided as well as individual.
- Fasting & Sacrifice - Lent is often a time when followers of Christ remove something from their lives as an act of sacrifice, identity, or submission. The possibilities are endless (like fasting from meat, technology, etc.), but see this article for a great introduction to fasting.
