LentFebruary 18 - April 4
Love Like Jesus
A 40-Day Trip to Easter
What is Lent?Lent is like getting ready for a big party. If you’re going to a big, fancy party you need to get ready. Lent is the time we take to get ready for the biggest party of the year, Easter. It is such a grand party that we take 40 full days to get ready. Getting ready for Easter is not about outward appearance, it is about letting go of things that stand between us and God. In Lent we pay attention to our inner motivations, the words we say, the choices we make; in Lent we increase our disciplines of prayer and church attendance. During Lent we try to be a little more careful with ourselves and each other as we prepare for the love-soaked party that awaits us on Easter.
❋ PracticeIn Lent we spend time trying to collapse the distance between ourselves and God. So a good question for Lent is, “What keeps from walking closely with God?” During Lent we put special effort into not doing those things. It is common in Lent to take something on or give something up as a daily discipline. You might give up an indulgence that is not healthy for your mind, body, and spirit. Or you might take on a practice like prayer, reading spiritual texts, or meditation that you think might help you in your faith walk. Another way to think about Lent is simply to remember that what we’re trying to do is be more loving. What pushes you to be more loving? Do that during Lent.
❋ Worship Ash Wednesday
February 18 | 7am, 12pm, 7pm
Palm Sunday
March 29 | 8am, 10am, 5pm
Maundy Thursday
April 2 | 7pm
Good Friday
April 3 | 7pm
Holy Saturday Prayers
April 4 | 8:30am
Easter Vigil
April 4
All Night Vigil
April 4-5
Weekly Reflections written by Father Hendree
EventsWorship, Formation, and Outreach
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Here is a snapshot of our Lenten Acts of Service where WE can ‘Love Lexington like Jesus’! All registrations are OPEN.
February 26: FoodChain Tour
March 6: Mission Health Gala
March 10: God’s Pantry Work Night
March 21: Work Day at Gleanings Housing
March 24: Tour of Ironbridge Workshop
March 25: Pampering PathWays Baby Shower
March 30: Serve Dinner at Embrace
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Father Hendree holds two weekly Bible Studies: Sundays at 9:15am and Wednesdays at 7:30am! In Wednesday’s Bible Study, we will be studying the Gospel of Mark during Lent. All are welcome to join us in the Library, via Zoom and Facebook Live!
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Rev. Emily leads this Bible Study exploring the healing miracles of Jesus. Our Lenten Study is ‘What to Do with Blindness? Seeing and Being Seen.’ All are welcome to join us on Tuesdays at 6pm in the Library or via Zoom.
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The Mystics Reading Group is reading Meister Eckhart. This group meets in the Worship space or via Zoom on Mondays at 5:30pm.
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During the season of Lent we will hold a Centering Prayer Sit every day:
Monday: 5p
Tuesday: 12p
Wednesday: 3p
Thursday: 12p
Friday: 12p
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Rev. Emily leads this Sunday Morning formation class in the Library and via Zoom. During each liturgical season we take on a ‘building block’ of our faith. We are currently reading and discussing stories of the Bible!
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This is a lovely, welcoming group of women and we hope you consider joining us for Bible Study on Thursday mornings in the Library at 9:30am! We are currently studying the Book of Acts.
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Our Moms’ Ministry gathers on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:45am in the Bishop’s House. This ministry provides a nurturing space for mothers to gather for friendship, support, and spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood.
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The Good Shepherd Book Group meets on the First (sometimes second) Thursday of every month at 7pm in the Library or via Zoom . Come enjoy open and caring conversation and the exchange of ideas!
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The Men’s Breakfast is open to all men of the parish. This is a wonderful opportunity for all generations to meet and share a meal together. We meet at 8:30am in the Undercroft. (sometimes in the Bishop’s House)
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Every Sunday morning we pack backpacks for Ashland Elementary students with food insecurities.
Sunday mornings during the school year, you can pack anytime between 9 am - noon in the downstairs hallway, where detailed instructions are provided. This is a great family friendly activity for people of all ages. 3-4 people is the perfect number to pack and you can put your details within a slot to secure your spot.