Observe a Holy Lent

Lent is the church season of getting ready for the great mystery of Easter. During these 40 days, we turn our lives more fully toward God by letting go of things that separate us from God and one another and taking on on new practices of living more like Jesus. Historically this 6-week period was a time to prepare for baptism on Easter. We invite you to join us in observing a Holy Lent.

Great Wednesdays

Five Wednesdays from February 25—March 25
6:00 PM to 8 PM

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  • Altar with two lit candles, purple cloth with gold crosses, and a circular arrangement of tealight candles on a tray as part of a Lenten series. The Evening Prayer begins at 6pm on Great Wednesday

    6:00 PM Evening Prayer

    We begin our Great Wednesdays in Lent with Evening Prayer at 6 PM in our chapel. Or if you'd like, simply start with dinner, which begins at 6:30 PM.

  • A group of people from Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA sitting around a table, eating dinner starting at 6:30 during a Great Wednesday event during lent.

    6:30 PM Dinner

    We share a meal each Wednesday in Lent in the Parish Hall at 6:30 PM prepared by a group from St. Peter’s. It helps to know if you are coming. RSVP. Childcare available.

  • Dr. Liz DeGaynor, assistant professor at VTS

    7:00 PM Program

    This year we will hear from Dr. Liz DaGaynor, VTS assistant professor, about the history of Christian Evangelism in our country and how it has shaped all areas of our society. You can read more HERE.

–– Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom

EARS in Lent

Last year our Ears Group met each week to discuss “A Full-Hearted Life: Following Jesus in a Secular Age” during Lent. This publication by Jake Owensby will provide an opportunity for the group to dive a little deeper into our Christian faith. Please contact the parish office if you wish to join the online group for Lent.

An open Bible with the first page of the Gospel of Luke showing

–– Wednesdays in Lent

Bible Study

Come and join our Wednesday Bible Study group as they spend time with Luke in Lent! The group gathers at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room each Wednesday. In Lent they will be taking a deep dive and discussion into the Gospel of Luke. This is a fun and engaging group that is growing in numbers by the week! Questions? Contact the Rev. Lauren Banks.

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A group of people attending a meeting in a conference room with a speaker at a podium, American flags in the background, and colorful quilt on the wall.
Person kneeling on the floor pouring water from a glass into a bowl, with folded towels and another glass of water nearby, and a person sitting on a wooden chair in the background.