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Lent 2026

Invitation to a Holy Lent

Dear People of God:


The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord's passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided  a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy  Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of  notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful  were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to  the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation  was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set  forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all  Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.

We invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word.

Lenten Reflection Group

Join our weekly soup supper and book study on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Daily Devotionals

The Book of Common Prayer's Daily Devotions for
Families and Individuals are a great way to add prayer to your Lenten life. Try them out!

Rooted in Love Study Calendar

Check on where we are in the book!

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Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’


Matthew 18:21

Episcopal Relief and Development daily Meditations

The 2026 Lenten Meditations author, Sister Monica Clare, shares her inspiration for "Holy Habits" and invites everyone to join her this season for habit-building and reflection.

Lent Madness! Who Will Win the Golden Halo?

The saints face off in brackets to determine who is the holiest of the holy!
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