Journey Through Lent

Devotional Materials: Resources for all ages are available in the dining room.

Special Lenten Collection Emphasis: Shoebox Ministry & Heifer International
Shoe boxes will be prepared during the February 6 Intergenerational event to donate to the Samaritan Purse Project. Heifer International will be implemented through the Church School.

February 6
10:20 - 11:05 a.m. Preparing for the Journey: An Intergenerational Event beginning in the dining room
10:20 - 11:05 a.m. Preparing for Lent: a presentation by the Rev. Tambria Lee in the Chapel

February 8 Shrove Tuesday:

5:00 p.m. Pancake Dinner sponsored by ECM

February 9 Ash Wednesday Services

7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation of a Penitent
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 11:00 a.m. Reconciliation of a Penitent
12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 4:00 p.m. Reconciliation of a Penitent
5:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II; Children's Program in the parlor for 3 years and up
8:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I

February 12 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lenten Quiet Day at St. Philips Episcopal Church, Durham

February 13, 27, and March 6 10:20 - 11:05 a.m. Special Adult Education Class:
Prayer: A Natural Experience of Living
St. Augustine, in his classic "Confessions," referred to the deepest desire of the human heart in his famous prayer to God: "Our hearts are restless until they rest in thee." In this Lenten prayer series, we will seek to understand, appreciate, and experience the deep desire for God as evidence of the very real presence of God, in Christ, and the Holy Spirit in our lives, families, and community. We will discuss and help each other develop personal ways of "practicing the presence of God" within the real parameters of our own secular milieu. Important elements of this series will be:

Prayer as the natural God-breathed experience of Living

Opportunities to experience Lectio Divina

The mind and heart connection in prayer

Understanding the crucial importance of intention when entering prayer

Being faithful to both Scripture and Church teaching as related to one's personal desire to make sense of a world which abounds in diversity, confusion, and conflict

Presenter: Mary Agnes Rawlings is the Director of the Johnson Intern Program. She holds a Master's in social work from Florida State University and a Master of Arts in Christian spirituality from Creighton University. Mary Agnes also received training in the practice of contemplative prayer and group spiritual direction at Shalem Institute in Washington DC. The purpose of the Lenten prayer series is to provide sacred space for all individuals to experience their own personal spirituality while inviting participants to practice both old and new ways of praying.

Ecumenical Holy Week Labyrinth Walk

Nine local churches will again sponsor this opportunity to the community. A canvas labyrinth patterned after the famous Chartres Cathedral labyrinth will be in the sanctuary of Olin T. Binkley Baptist Church from 4:00 PM Sunday, March 20, until Friday, March 25, at designated hours. Watch for upcoming announcement of times. A youth walk will be held Sunday from 4:00 - 8:00 for area youth groups and a children's walk will be held at 4:00 Tuesday afternoon.

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