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United Church of Christ , Acton, Maine

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Lent is Almost Here

 

The season of Lent begins on Wednesday, February 17th (Ash Wednesday), and continues for 6+ weeks until Easter on April 4th this year. Many of us grew up knowing Lent as the time we were supposed to give something up. We really weren’t sure why…it was just the rule! Lent is a penitent, reflective season in which particular emphasis rests on following Jesus’ journey to the cross.

We are invited to ask ourselves: “What does it mean for me to walk that path with Him? The inner process of looking at ourselves honestly, admitting our lapses and weakness, and re-centering our faith focus helps us reclaim our sense of discipleship.  This year we will mark the beginning of Lent with a 7:00pm Ash

Wednesday service on February 17th to introduce the confessional, meditative tone of the season. At the conclusion of the service, worshippers may either leave as usual or come forward for the imposition of ashes. Then toward the end of Lent

we will again have Maundy Thursday Communion and the service of Tenebrae. (April 1st—7:00pm.)

 

It is my hope that many in our church community will take advantage of the special worship and study offerings as an aide for re-vitalizing our faith and encouraging our walk with Christ on the path to Jerusalem.

 

Peter