“So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. Luke 15:20
Imagine the judgement, scorn, and ridicule the young man who had gone so far astray expected when he returned home to his father! His only desperate hope was that he might be treated like a “hired hand.” Instead, his father saw his long-lost son in the distance, lifted his robe, and ran to embrace the child that he loved and had always loved.
During the season of Lent (which means the time of lengthening), we invite you to a time of embrace.
Take these 40 days that give you space to receive God’s embrace of love as we journey with Jesus,who through his life, death, and new life invites us home. Take time to embrace practices and pauses to give space for our embracing God.
Lent is a season to set aside time individually and communally to humbly and joyfully reflect on your gift of life and your homecoming with God.
Here are our special services:
Ash Wednesday | February 14 | 7:30 pm
Palm Sunday | March 24 | 10am
Worship in Action Maundy Thursday Simple Dinners in homes | March 28
Good Friday Worship | March 29 | Noon and 7:30 pm
Easter Celebration | March 31 | 10 am
More information coming in February!