Lent and Easter
The Season of Lent
We are in the season of Lent (from an Old English word meaning “spring,” the time of lengthening days).
Lent is the season of preparation as we journey with Jesus toward the cross and prepare for his death and resurrection.
This is a time to lay bare all that separates us from God and one another.
Traditionally, Christians commit to devotional practices, engaging in self-examination, prayer, fasting and meditating on God’s word as we seek transformation.
The season of Lent is an invitation to change our hearts and our ways, and to participate in God’s work of redemption.
We are called to respond afresh to God’s presence in our lives and in our world.
We seek to place our needs, our fears, our failures, our hopes, our very lives in God’s hands, allowing God’s transforming grace to renew us once more.
Marking the Start of Lent
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Burning of the Palms: Lenten Experience for Families
Tuesday, February 17 | 5:30 - 6:00 pm.
Come hear the story of how God created us all from dust and calls us to walk in love. Families are invited to join us for a short, interactive service where children can learn about the significance of Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season in hands-on and age-appropriate ways. Stay afterward for our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Choir Fundraiser
Tuesday, February 17 | serving from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Bring your family and support the choir at our annual fundraiser and enjoy not cooking dinner! We will be serving pancakes (gluten free available), sausage, applesauce and fruit in the undercroft. Adults $7, Children $4 and maximum $20 per family! Cash, check or Venmo. No reservations needed!
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Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 18
12 p.m. - Imposition of Ashes & Eucharist
7 p.m. - Ashes & Holy Eucharist with Music
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day season of Lent. Join us as we seek to turn our hearts back to God.
Sundays in Lent
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Sunday 9 a.m. Reflection Group: A Circle of Quiet
Starting Sunday, February 22 | 9:00 a.m.
The Bible is brimming with stories of struggle, pain, joy, and wonder – just like the stories of our lives. Inspired by author Madeline L’Engle’s autobiography, A Circle of Quiet, we will reflect on our own spiritual journeys and listen for God’s call in our lives.
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Gather & Grace: Lenten Soup Sundays
Sundays in Lent | 11:15 a.m. | Undercroft
Each week, we come together to share beloved soup recipes from our parish family, fostering a spirit of community and simple nourishment as we journey through Lent. Join us as we embrace the warmth of shared meals and the joy of gathering together.
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A Wilderness Adventure: Lenten Series
Sundays in Lent | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Exodus is one of the greatest Bible stories ever told. The story of Israel’s enslavement in Egypt, daring escape, and journey through the desert toward the Promised Land will be our guide this Lent. Each week we will gather for learning and reflection to engage the story and will conclude with a shared meal.
Practices for Your Lenten Journey
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Lenten Adult Formation: How to Study the Bible
Starting Wednesday, March 4 - April 1 | 7:00 p.m. | Great Hall
Each week, we come together to share beloved soup recipes from our parish family, fostering a spirit of community and simple nourishment as we journey through Lent. Join us as we embrace the warmth of shared meals and the joy of gathering together.
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Life in Prayer: Visio Divina "Gratitude in Gifting" Series
Mondays | 11:00 a.m. | Chapel of the Rose
During our Lenten Visio Divina we will practice recognizing “enoughness” by spending 5 weeks meditating with works of art. As in the past, Kathy Stockman will share works of art from various periods, genres, and cultures. While this may invite a traditional Lenten fast, “Gratitude in Gifting” is an invitation to experience gratitude in our gifting to others.
Dates for this session will be: Feb 16, March 2, March 9, March 23, and March 30
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Lent Madness
Learn about the Saints and have fun! 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. You can follow along online throughout Lent.
Holy Week at St. Barnabas
Journey with Jesus through these sacred days.
Holy Week is the most solemn and sacred time of the Christian year, when we are invited by our liturgical tradition to contemplate the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, death and resurrection.
We are also invited to take these ancient liturgies into our own hearts and consider what they might mean for us in this moment, opening ourselves to the possibility of grace and transformation. We invite you to journey with Jesus through these sacred days.
During Holy Week, we will hear about Jesus' final days in Jerusalem, the story of his Last Supper with friends and his Passion and death on the cross. As we experience his love and commitment to being with us even unto the point of death, we remember that we are not alone. Jesus is with us even now.
Easter Blooms
Make a donation towards our Easter Altar Flower display!
Purchase a $20 bloom in honor, celebration, or memory of a loved one here. All Easter flowers will be planted on the church property after Easter. Donations due by Friday, March 27th.