Lent Calendar 2026
Christians throughout history and across the world today have observed Lent as a 40 day season of “bright sadness” in which we enter an intentional desert with Jesus (cf. Luke 4), giving up certain things to make space for new spiritual practices. In Lent, we focus on penitence, lament, and our need for God. Entering intentionally into these practices and this season prepares our hearts to receive afresh the Good News Jesus’s resurrection on Easter. Below is the full calendar of our Lenten services and special offerings to help you draw close to Jesus in these days.
Ash Wednesday February 18th 6:30 PM
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, when Christians start the Lenten Journey by remembering our mortality. We’ll gather at 6:30 PM for a 1-hour service featuring a short reflection by Fr. William, seasonal music, the imposition of ashes and communion. No childcare, but children are welcome to join in worship!
Lenten Selah Saturday February 28th 9 AM – noon
This year’s Lenten Selah will feature a time of contemplative reflection on Scripture & Art, Music, Prayer, and Examen for adults in the sanctuary, a morning of stories, art, prayer & role-based play learning about how the saints of the church followed Jesus for children ages 4 and up, and a nursery for littles under 4. The morning programs will go from 9 – 11 AM, followed by lunch from 11 AM – noon. Read the full details and register by Monday, February 16th if you plan to attend using the link below.
Palm Sunday Sunday, March 29th 10 AM
Palm Sunday begins the events of Holy Week as we remember Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem that set the stage for the later events of His suffering and death. We will distribute Palm fronds and begin the service with a special processional.
Maundy Thursday Dinner, Communion & Tenebrae Thursday, April 2nd 6-8 PM
We will gather for a community dinner of lamb and potatoes followed by a special shared communion and a Tenebrae service where we will read passages reflecting on the events of Maundy Thursday and Holy Week before we conclude with the stripping of the alter. This will be an embodied, sensory, beautiful, and powerful experience. Please RSVP using the link below by Wednesday March 25th if you plan to attend so we can prepare food. No childcare will be provided but children are welcome to join for all!
Good Friday April 3rd 6:30 PM
Our most somber service of the year. Through prayer, music, a special dramatic reading, and a brief reflection, we will remember the events of Christ’s crucifixion. The sanctuary will remain open for silent prayer at viewing of the Stations of the Cross upon conclusion of the service.
Easter Sunday Sunday April 5th 8 AM & 10 AM
This year, we will celebrate the joy of Christ’s resurrection with 2 worship services.
8 AM - Join us for a stripped-down morning service at 8 AM featuring prayer book liturgy, simple music, an easter sermon, and communion. There are no Mission Kids or Nursery offerings at the 8 AM service. If you’re seeking a more quiet and reflective morning, this is the service for you!
10 AM - Our 10 AM service will feature a full band, Nursery, and Godly Play offering and more closely resemble our typical Easter Sunday service. The same message will be preached at both services.
Stations of the Cross
During Lent, our sanctuary seasonal artwork will be the 14 stations of the cross created by Benjamin Thomas who served on staff with us at the Mission from 2019 - 2021. These stations are partnered with a liturgy created by Rev. Kristen you can use to walk the stations on a prayerful journey of meditation on the sufferings of Jesus at any point you want during the season of Lent.
More Lenten Practices
Interested in more resources to help guide you through Lent? Check out this devotional guide with all sorts of resources from Rev. Kristen.