Lent & Easter
Join us for Lent and Easter at Maitland Pres
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Traditionally Lent is a time when Christians prepare for Easter. For some this means giving up certain things that are a distraction to faith. For others it involves taking on a new spiritual practice or service to the community.
This year, we will offer a discussion group on How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. The group will meet every Sunday at 10:45am in the Conference Room, starting on Sunday, February 15.
Lent lasts 40 days starting on Ash Wednesday (Sundays are not included in this count) and concludes on Easter. The last few days of Lent are called Holy Week, as we remember the final days of Jesus' life including the last meal he ate with his disciples and the day of his death. On Easter morning we celebrate the miracle of the resurrection when Jesus rose from the dead. ​
Ash Wednesday
Drive through or walk up for ashes and prayer on the church porch on the George Street entrance of the church between 8am and 4pm.
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Ash Wednesday falls on February 18 this year.
There are special "glitter ashes" available for children.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday: Join us on Sunday, March 29th for services at 9:30 and 11:00. Learn more about our two different worship services on our Sundays page.
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Maundy Thursday: Join us for worship at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
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Good Friday: Join us for a 30 minute service at Noon in the chapel.
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Easter Sunday
6:45 AM: Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
This short service is held outside as the sun rises with music and a message.
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9:30 AM: Contemporary Worship
This sanctuary service includes a band, a message, and an Easter egg hunt for children.
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11:00 AM: Traditional Worship
Our second sanctuary service includes a choir, liturgy and a message.
