Lent 2026
This is how God moves us each of to believe.
This is how God longs for us when we roam.
This is how God works when rivalries end.
This is how God readies us for the light.
This is a new world where God’s will is done.
This Lenten season, we will journey through the hymn What Is the World Like. It asks us to look at this time and place through the New Testament stories of the Mustard Seed, the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the Ten Bridesmaids.
Worship
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Imposition of Ashes at the youth Breakfast Club, Chick-fil-A on Pisgah Church Road at 7:15 or 8 am; at Preschool Chapel, 9:30 am in the sanctuary; and evening service, at 6 pm in the sanctuary.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Newton Cowan opens our Lenten series with the parable of the Mustard Seed. Scriptures: Ezekiel 17:23-24 and Luke 13:18-19. Children’s and handbell choirs will be part of the service. 9 am Rejoice! and 11 am Sanctuary.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
Jill Duffield continues our Lenten series with the story of the Prodigal Son. Scriptures: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30 and Luke 15:11-32. 9 am Rejoice! and 11 am Sanctuary.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Communion Sunday. Erin Kesterson Bowers on the Good Samaritan. Scriptures: Leviticus 19:1-2, 13-18 and Luke 10:25-37. 9 am Rejoice! and 11 am Sanctuary.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Baptism Sunday. Jill Duffield will explore the Ten Bridesmaids, Scriptures: Exodus 19:9-14 and Matthew 25:1-13. Rejoice! at 9 am. Westminster Ringers will play in the Sanctuary service at 11 am.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
Confirmation Sunday. Jill Duffield closes our Lenten series with, “These are the stories.” Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Ephesians 4:1-16. In the 9 am Rejoice! service, 3-year-olds will receive Preschool Bibles. In the 11 am Sanctuary service, our eighth-grade confirmands will be welcomed as full members of the church.
Lenten Studies
Join Rev. Erin Bowers for lively discussions and meaningful reflections on Jesus’ life and ministry. Bring your Bible and any notes to enrich your journey as we deepen our understanding of this incredible Gospel.
Thursdays, February 19-March 26, at noon in the Garden Room
Based on the scripture passages and hymn we will use during worship in Lent, join us for a 5-week class of readings, videos, activities, and discussion. Led by Erin Kesterson Bowers.
Sundays, February 22-March 22, in Faithful Families, Memorial 304
Members will share their faith journeys and the experiences that shaped them. February 22, Preston Young. March 1, Lisa Ganem. March 8, TBA. March 15, Trip Brown. March 22, Andrew Spainhour. March 29, Jack Harrington.
Sundays at 10 am in the Come as You Are class, Garden Room
Pick up a devotional in the Welcome Center: Lent in Plain Sight, by Senior Pastor Jill Duffield, takes on a journey through ten ordinary objects that Jesus would have encountered on his way to Jerusalem. ($10)
HOLY WEEK
PALM SUNDAY, March 29
- Jill Duffield preaching. Children’s choirs will sing in the 9 am Rejoice! service, and the handbell choir will join the 11 am Sanctuary service.
- Dupre’s Stations of Cross, with John Alexander on the organ and Jill Duffield reading, at 5 pm in the sanctuary.
MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 2: Communion service commemorating the Last Supper, 7 pm in the sanctuary.
GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE, April 3: Lights in the sanctuary gradually dim in reflection of Christ’s crucifixion and death. 7 pm in the sanctuary.
EASTER SUNDAY, April 5
- Sunrise Service with communion, 7 am in the columbarium.
- 9 and 11 am, identical services in the sanctuary with Chancel Choir and brass. Jill Duffield preaching.
Children’s Activities
Kids Disciple Club: Grades 3-5 will learn a spiritual practice for Lent. Sunday, March 1, 3-4:30 pm in the Life Center.
Living in Faith Together: Intergenerational activities on prayer for Lent. Sunday, March 13, 10 am in the Life Center.
Resurrection Egg Hunt: Palm Sunday, March 29, at 10 am.
Family Easter Party: Snacks, Easter crafts, and an Easter story. Easter Sunday, April 5, 10 am in the Life Center.
