Lent and Easter Service Schedule - 2011
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 9
Imposition of Ashes 12 noon, 7:30 p.m.
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Ash Wednesday invites us to get real about our human frailty and finitude and to find comfort and strength in God’s unfailing love for us.
Thursdays in Lent
Thursday, March 17 – April 14
8:00 p.m. Compline Prayer
Compline is a gentle, calming prayer service with words and imagery to soothe any soul. Said at the closing of the day, Compline prepares us for nightly rest in God’s peace and daily walking in Christ’s love.
Lenten Taizé
Sunday, March 20
A Lenten candlelight service of Reflections on the Cross through reading, music, and silence.
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 21
7:30 p.m. Service of Foot Washing with Holy Eucharist
Journey deeper into discipleship by following Christ’s act of humble service, the washing of feet. This is a moving service of symbol and servanthood.
Good Friday
Friday, April 22
12 noon and 7:30 p.m.
Explore the mystery and power of the cross. Find comfort and strength in Christ’s solidarity with human suffering.
Easter
The Great Vigil of Easter
Saturday, April 23
8:00 p.m.
Hear the story of your salvation like you’ve never heard it before. This is what we wait all year for….
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 24
7:30 and 9:30 a.m.
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
