Lent and Easter at SPC

The night before Ash Wednesday, join members and friends for a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and trivia night hosted by SPC youth. This is a time of fellowship and preparation before Lent begins. We gather to enjoy a meal of pancakes, symbolizing the tradition of using up rich ingredients before the Lenten fast. The supper is a joyful occasion for community, reflection, and anticipation of the solemn season of Lent that begins on Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday service at 6 p.m. in the santuary is a solemn worship gathering marking the beginning of Lent. It includes Scripture readings, prayers of confession, a brief sermon, and the imposition of ashes as a sign of repentance and mortality. The service invites reflection, humility, and renewal as worshippers prepare their hearts for the Lenten journey toward Easter.

Palm Sunday service at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week. It features joyful hymns, Scripture readings, and a procession of palms, symbolizing praise and expectation. Children parade into the service waving palms, preparing worshippers for the events of Christ’s passion and the journey to the cross.

Join in fellowship on the Thursday before Easter at 6 p.m. in Ellis Hall. Maundy Thursday service commemorates the Last Supper and Jesus’ command to love and serve one another. It includes Scripture readings, prayers, and the celebration of Communion, remembering Christ’s sacrifice. This service features hand washing as a symbol of humility and service, reflecting Jesus washing the disciples’ feet. The service ends in silence, leading into the solemnity of Good Friday.

Worship with us on Good Friday at 12 p.m. Through Scripture readings, prayers, hymns, and moments of silence, worshippers reflect on Jesus’s sacrifice and the depth of God’s love.

Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at our Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. It features uplifting hymns, Scripture readings, a proclamation of the Gospel, and the renewal of hope in God’s promise of new life. The service often includes special music, the flowering of the cross, and a festive atmosphere, rejoicing in the good news of Easter morning. Bring flowers to decorate the cross in front of the church and take family photos on this holy day.