Engage the Season of Lent

Worship Sermon Series

For Lent this year, we are spending time in the poetry of Lamentations as we explore the practice of lament. This practice of spiritual renewal invites us closer to God and to one another as we wonder about what it means to live faithfully in challenging and uncertain times. Lamentations shows us how to tell the truth about loss, grief, and pain—personally and communally, while also holding onto hope—hope that endures even when the future is uncertain and unknown.

Naming Grief & Sharing Hope (February 22—March 29)

All ages and stages are invited to participate in naming grief, loss, hardship and sharing signs of hope as we create our Lenten art display together. Look for the table located in the Gathering Space to find out how you can participate.

Weekly Lenten Practices

Each Sunday consider engaging the “Learning to Lament” suggestions for reflection and practice in the bulletin.

A Simple Prayer Practice

Take note of the marble baptismal font near the center doors of the sanctuary. During Lent, all are invited to touch the water when entering and/or leaving the sanctuary each week while practicing this breath prayer:*

Inhale: May my life reflect this truth, O God...

Exhale: All are beloved. All belong.

*Use this ancient spiritual practice anytime, anywhere to connect with God:

Choose any two brief statements to pray.
Inhale deeply, filling your lungs, and pray the first line aloud or silently.
Exhale slowly and pray the second line aloud or silently.
Repeat as desired to center yourself.

Palm to Passion Sunday (9:45AM on March 29)

Mark the beginning of Holy Week with a journey that takes us from cheers of “Hosanna!” to cries of “Crucify!” during our Palm to Passion Service. This service includes an intergenerational Procession of the Palms. All are invited to participate!

Maundy Thursday Service (6:30PM on April 2)

Join the SRC community for this service of remembrance and communion that marks the end of Lent.