Please see the opportunities listed below that are available to you during the season of Lent.
Lenten season OPPORTUNITIES
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ASH WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Join us on February 18th from 6 - 7 p.m. and experience our annual “Prayer Walk” beginning in the Sanctuary. This service is a sacred walk in SILENCE. There are several "stations of prayer" within the church. All of the stations are set up to help us connect with God as we enter the Lenten season, focusing on God’s ultimate gift to us.
[The “Prayer Walk” is designed for elementary children through adults.
A nursery will be available for younger children.]
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Lenten worship and lunch schedule
The downtown churches will once again gather for Worship and Lunch each Thursday during the season of Lent. Worship will begin at noon [12 p.m.] with a short message by one of the pastors of the host church, followed by lunch. The schedule is as follows:
DATE CHURCH PASTOR
February 19th Central United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Scott Wright
February 26th First Christian Church Rev. Dr. Mark A. Benson
March 5th St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Rev. Harriet Simmons
March 12th St. Patrick Catholic Church Father Augustine Palimattam
March 19th First Baptist Church Dr. William Wall
March 26th First Presbyterian Church Rev. Dr. Rhett G. Payne III
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PALM SUNDAY - MARCH 29, 2026
We will have the Procession of Palms
at the beginning of the 10 o'clock Worship Service for all children
and students who would like to participate.
Join us as we reflect on Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
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MAUNDY THURSDAY - April 2, 2026
Join us in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. for a Service of Tenebrae and
Holy Communion.
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easter sunday - April 5, 2026
Join us in the Sanctuary for our 10 a.m. Worship Service and experience the joy of the resurrection with us!
