Great Wednesdays
Join us on Wednesday evenings in Lent for prayer, dinner, and a thoughtful program as we prepare for Easter together. In 2026, Dr. Liz DeGaynor helped us explore the history and theology of American Evangelicalism and how it has shaped our current moment.
Join us in 2027 for Five Wednesdays in Lent | February 17–March 17, 2027 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Come for the full evening, or join us for the part that fits your schedule.
A Lenten Evening to Ground the Week
Join us on Wednesday evenings in Lent for a simple and meaningful rhythm of prayer, shared table, thoughtful teaching, and conversation. Whether you come every week or only once or twice, you are welcome. Great Wednesdays offers a place to pause, reconnect with God and neighbor, and enter more deeply into the season of Lent. Inspired by the wider invitation to “observe a holy Lent,” this gathering helps us make room for reflection, learning, and fellowship in the middle of the week.
Evening Schedule
6:00 PM | Evening Prayer
We begin in the chapel with Evening Prayer, grounding our time together in scripture and prayer. Come for Evening Prayer, or simply join us at 6:30 for dinner.
6:30 PM | Dinner
We gather in the Parish Hall for dinner prepared by members of Saint Peter’s. RSVP is appreciated, and childcare is available.
7:00 PM | Program
Our teaching and conversation begins at 7:00 PM and continues until 8:00 PM. This year, Dr. Liz DeGaynor leads our series on American Evangelicalism.
Our 2026 Series
American Evangelicalism: History, Theology, and the Current Moment
Few religious movements have shaped American culture, public life, and Christian imagination as deeply as Evangelicalism. Its influence can be felt across education, politics, family life, media, and the moral language of our common life.
In our 2026 Great Wednesdays series, Dr. Liz DeGaynor helped us explore the history and theology of American Evangelicalism and consider how that legacy continues to shape the world we inhabit today.
About Liz DeGaynor
Elizabeth DeGaynor is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Christian Formation at Virginia Theological Seminary. Originally from Michigan, she grew up in communities shaped by Calvinist and Evangelical thought. Her research has explored the relationship among theological vision, educational practice, and American culture, making her an insightful guide for this Lenten conversation. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, and Duke Divinity School.
Come for Prayer. Stay for Dinner.
Join the Conversation.
Great Wednesdays is one way we keep Lent together as a parish community. Come as you are. Join us for the full evening, or come for the portion that fits your schedule.
There is a place for you here.
Good to Know
Dinner begins at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
Childcare is available.
RSVP is appreciated so we can plan well.
Newcomers are welcome.
You do not need to attend every week in order to participate.
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