“Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention” – John O’Donohue
Lent starts in mid-February, beginning on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18). In the church year, Lent is the season when we prepare, often through fasting, giving something up, or taking on an intentional spiritual practice, to celebrate one of the core miracles of our faith: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
When Easter comes in April, we’ll celebrate this big and beautiful miracle with all the bells and whistles and flowers we can muster; but during the reflective days of Lent, we remember that miracles don’t have to be big and splashy. Sometimes, they are small and quiet and simple, providing just enough for us to get by.
God invites us to, as the poet John O’Donohue writes, “take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.” As a shared practice this Lenten season, let’s notice, and celebrate, the quiet miracles God is working in our lives and world.
Opportunities to Worship:
Ash Wednesday Worship with the Imposition of Ashes
Wed. February 18 at 6:30pm in the sanctuary, with dinner at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall.
Begin Lent with a service of prayer and the imposition ashes. And join us beforehand for dinner provided by Southminster’s Presbyterian Women group. No need to bring anything.
Maundy Thursday Dinner Church with Communion
Thurs. April 2 at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall
Remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples as we worship together around dinner tables. Bring a dish to share at this unique potluck-style dinner church worship.
Easter Sunday Worship with Communion
Sun. April 4 at 8:30am in the chapel & 11am in the sanctuary
Christ is risen! Celebrate the miracle of the resurrection with worship at 8:30 and 11am and a children’s Easter egg hunt at 9:30am. Our 11am service also includes the opportunity to sing the Hallelujah Chorus with our choir.
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Worship every Sunday at 8:30am (chapel) and 11:00am (sanctuary)