The Season of Lent
Remember & Restore
Called to Truth, Held in Grace, Sent in Love
As we enter the season of Lent, we are invited into a sacred rhythm of remembering and restoring. In these forty days, we slow our pace to make room for prayer, reflection, and honest self-examination, trusting that God meets us in both our brokenness and our hope. Through worship, study, and acts of compassion, we journey together toward the promise of new life revealed at Easter.
Ash Wednesday
FEBRUARY 18
Family Ash Wednesday Service
5:30 pm, Monteith Hall
An accessible service designed for all ages. This interactive service includes Scripture, prayer, and the imposition of ashes in a welcoming setting for children and adults.
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Ecumenical Taizé Service
7:00 pm, Sanctuary
A contemplative service shaped by the music and prayers of the Taizé community. In partnership with neighboring congregations, this candlelit service offers simple sung prayer, silence, Scripture, and ashes—creating space for reflection, repentance, and hope.
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Drive-Thru Imposition of Ashes
8:00 - 9:00 am | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
In a modern twist on ancient tradition, a drive-thru imposition of ashes brings the solemnity of Ash Wednesday to the driver’s seat, offering a quick yet meaningful moment of reflection for those navigating a busy world.
Lenten Walks
As part of our communal Lenten journey we will take weekly walks along the scenic trails in our community. All ages and stages of life welcome. A pastoral liaison will guide the group.
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Thursday, February 19
1:00 PM, Furstenberg/Gallup Park
Wednesday, February 25
2:00 PM, Ann Arbor Arboretum
Friday, March 6
10:00 AM, Hudson Mills to Dexter Trail
Friday, March 20
11:00 AM, Kensington Metropark
Tuesday, March 24
7:45 AM, Bird Hills Park
Monday, March 30
10:00 AM, Greenview/Pioneer Nature Areas
Peeps & Pizza
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
10:00 AM - Noon
Social Hall
Join us for a fun-filled Easter celebration. Everyone can create their own artistic masterpiece of a Bible story using Peeps, a shoe box, and craft supplies. Afterward we’ll enjoy pizza together.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29
8:00 & 9:30 am
​On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with shouts of praise, as the church begins the journey of Holy Week toward the cross and the empty tomb.
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Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2
7:00 pm | Sanctuary
Join us for a Maundy Thursday service of communion and remembrance as we reflect on Jesus’ final meal with his disciples and our call to respond in love.
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Good Friday
Friday, April 3
7:00 pm | Sanctuary
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Join us for a Tenebrae service, where we remember Christ’s crucifixion and God’s work of reconciliation through scripture, music, and the gradual extinguishing of light.
Easter Flowers
Honor or remember a loved one by dedicating Easter flowers. After Easter worship, our Deacons will deliver the flowers to those in need of extra cheer. Each flower is $20, and orders are due by Sunday, March 22.
Easter Sunday
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
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Easter proclaims the heart of the Christian faith: Christ is risen! Join us as we gather in joy, song, and proclamation to celebrate new life and God’s restoring love made known in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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7:00 am | Sunrise Service
Circle Terrace
Greet the dawn with Scripture, prayer, and song as we celebrate the resurrection in the quiet beauty of the morning.
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9:30 & 11:30 am | Worship
Sanctuary
A joyful celebration of Easter with preaching, music, and the proclamation of resurrection hope.
Livestream available at 9:30 am.
Pre-service music will begin 15 minutes before both the 9:30 and 11:30 am services.
Additional seating will be available in Monteith Hall.
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Flowering the Cross
You are invited to bring fresh flowers to place on the Easter cross, located outside the front Sanctuary doors—a shared act of beauty and resurrection joy.
Parking
Free parking is available at the Forest Street Parking Structure, a short walk from the church.