An Invitation to Lent

Lent is a time of devotion and discipline as we prepare our hearts for the great celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is a 40-day period that starts with Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. If you are new to the liturgical tradition, you may be unfamiliar with Lent, but Lent has occupied a special place in the Church since the earliest of times. In Lent, we are invited to seriously consider our sin and our fallen human condition, even as we reflect on the nature of Christian hope.

This year, we will preach through the Lectionary passages looking at Promises God made in history that were fulfilled in Christ as well as promises Jesus made to His disciples and during His public ministry that we trust He will one day fulfill. Our hope in these days is to consider “The Promises of Jesus,” that we might draw close to Him and refresh our faith and confidence as His followers in the world.

We will also offer intentional spaces of rest, reflection, and spiritual practice during Lent. Here is a list of all the ways you can connect with us and press in during this season:

1) Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper:  Tues. February 13th at 5:30 PM at the Hills’ home in NKY - a fat Tuesday party on the eve of Lent.
2) Ash Wednesday Service:  Wed. February 14th at 6:30 PM

3) Lenten Missional Morning Prayer Group - Tuesdays in Lent at 6 AM starting Tuesday, February 20th.
3) Lenten Selah - Journey to the Cross: Saturday, March 2nd from 9:30-11:30 AM
4) Palm Sunday Service:  Sun. March 24th at 10 AM
5) Maundy Thursday Gathering:  Thurs. March 28th at 6:30 PM
6) Good Friday Service: Fri. March 29th at 6:30 PM
7) Easter Sunday Service & Celebration:  Sun. March 31st at 10 AM

Rev. Kristen has also prepared a Lenten Devotional Guide to help you put spiritual practices in play for you and/or your household: