Join us this Lenten Season
What is Lent?
Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends with Holy Week (the week before Easter). Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, meaning “lengthen” and refers to the lengthening days of spring. The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring temptation and preparing to begin his ministry. Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection. Today, Christians focus on relationship with God, growing as disciples and extending ourselves, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of ourselves for others.
Come Worship with Us
Ash Wednesday
March 5th
Imposition of Ashes – 12:00 PM on Market Street
Ash Wednesday Worship Service – 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5th. We will have the imposition of Ashes and an evening worship service. Join us the night before for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (details below).
Join Us on Sundays During Lent!
Our Worship Services
8:30 AM – Sanctuary Service
9:05 AM – Contemporary Service in the Christian Life Center
11:00 AM – Sanctuary Service
9:05 AM – Contemporary Service in the Christian Life Center
11:00 AM – Sanctuary Service
Our Lenten Sermon Series & More
Join us for the next several weeks in worship and study during Lent as we spend time talking about the depths of love that God has for us. Through the story of Jesus' ministry, his death and resurrection we will be fully immersed in this deep love and learn more about what it means to be loved and to love others!
This year's Lenten offering will benefit The Van. The organization's mission is to "locate and love our unsheltered homeless neighbors, wherever they may be." Learn more: itsthevan.org
This year's Lenten offering will benefit The Van. The organization's mission is to "locate and love our unsheltered homeless neighbors, wherever they may be." Learn more: itsthevan.org
LENT happenings during the week
Bro. Keith will lead a Lenten study at 4:00 PM on Wednesdays beginning on March 12th. He will use the book, "Give Up Something Bad for Lent." It is available on Amazon. Meet in Room 108 for that Lenten study. (Bro. Garry will continue to the 6:00 PM study on "The Story" on Wednesdays.)
Additionally, Saline County United Methodist churches once again will join forces for the Lenten Lunch 'n Learns series. Details below:
Additionally, Saline County United Methodist churches once again will join forces for the Lenten Lunch 'n Learns series. Details below:
Holy Week 2025
Palm Sunday
April 13th
Children's Palm Parade at the 9:05 and 11:00 Services
Join us in a celebration as we enter Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, we honor the day Jesus triumphantly rode into Jerusalem. In the 9:05 and 11:00 services, our Children will parade with Palms around the worship spaces.
Maundy Thursday
April 17th
6:00 PM in the Sanctuary -- Youth Led Service
Maundy Thursday is a day during Holy Week that commemorates Jesus washing the disciples feet and the Last Supper with Jesus and the Apostles. Our Youth will lead a service celebrating the ministry of Jesus, focusing on the Last Supper.
Good Friday
April 18th
6:00 PM in the Sanctuary -- Laity Led Service
Good Friday is a day during Holy Week that we remember Jesus' life, death and sacrifice for us at Calvary. This service is a Tenebrae style service, led by the Laity of the Church and will include scripture readings and prayers as we prepare for our time of waiting.
Easter Sunday
April 20th
8:30 AM in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM in the Sanctuary
9:05 AM Contemporary in the Christian Life Center
He is Risen! Join us as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and celebrating our salvation through his sacrifice and resurrection! Bring a flower to place on our Flowering crosses. We will have one located in front of our sanctuary and in the front of the CLC.
Join us for Our Lenten Events this season
