The Lenten season is upon us once more. As we prepare to reflect on our lives and our work as people of God, take a moment to mark your calendars for these special worship and fellowship opportunities:

Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner: March 4 – 5 pm – Truesdale Hall
Join us for our annual pancake dinner to celebrate the final day of the Epiphany season. We’ll be “burying the Alleluia,” so bring your creative spirit to help us colour Alleluia pages for Easter morning.

Ashes-to-Go: March 5 – 12 pm – Scott St. Entrance
No time for a full worship service this year? Stop by the Scott St. side door on your lunch break, from noon to 2 pm, to receive your ashes for the start of Lent. The Sanctuary will be open all day as well—spend as long as you like in meditation and prayer for Ash Wednesday.

Palm Sunday: April 13 – 10:45 am – Sanctuary
Shout Hosanna and wave some palms with us as we celebrate Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem and prepare our hearts for the events of Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday Communion: April 17 – 7 pm – Sanctuary
We will begin the Great Three Days with a service of Taizé-style music and Holy Communion. As always, all are welcome at this open table.

All-Night Prayer Vigil: April 17–18 – Sanctuary or at home
As he prayed in the garden, Jesus asked his disciples to stay awake with him. From the close of Maundy Thursday worship to the beginning of the Good Friday service, we will keep watch in that spirit. You can sign up for an hour of the vigil on the sheet in Truesdale Hall, and you can pray from the church or from home. There will be prayer materials available in the Sanctuary to assist you.

Good Friday Tenebrae: April 18 – 7 pm – Sanctuary
We will mark the crucifixion and death of our Lord with a service of darkness (tenebrae) based on the Seven Last Words. You are invited to join us for music and reflection on this holy day.

Easter Sunrise Vigil: April 20 – 7 am – Palestine Park (by the lake)
Dress warm and join us at the lake to celebrate the first service of Easter! We will be using a shortened form of the Easter Vigil service, which includes lighting the Paschal fire and Christ Candle, reading the history of salvation through the Hebrew Scriptures, and a reading of the Resurrection story. We’ll have breakfast at the church at the end!

Easter Morning Worship: April 20 – 10:45 am – Sanctuary
We’ll be in the Sanctuary at our usual time to celebrate the Resurrection with music, flowers, and Holy Communion. Join us as we give thanks to our Risen Lord!