Lent – Beginning March 5 Ash Wednesday Worship Wednesday, March 5, 12pm and 7pmIn-person Eucharist at noon and in-person or streamed Eucharist at 7pm Ash Wednesday Simple Supper and Discussion Wednesday, March 5, 5pmEnjoy a simple supper of hearty soup and bread. Explore the connection between the sacramental rite of the Reconciliation of a Penitent …
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During Lent, the Wednesday noon Eucharist readings will come from A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church by Wilda Gafney. This lectionary centers women’s stories, and uses expansive language and imagery for God. During the sermon time, we will ask, “how does the framing, translation and the presentation of the scriptures in this lectionary compare and contrast to those of the readings …
Shrove Sunday Pancake Brunch and Burning of the PalmsJoin us Sunday, February 19, from 11:30am to 1pm, for “Shrove Sunday!” Pancakes are a traditional meal for the celebration immediately preceding Lent because eggs, sugar and fat, commonly forbidden during a Lenten fast, are used up so they will not go to waste. We will end by burning palm branches …
