Lent Series: Places of the Passion
PLACES of the PASSION
This year’s Lenten series is called Places of the Passion. In this worship series for Lent, we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, contemplating what happened at each place our Savior stood along the path of his Passion for our sake. Written by theology professor Reed Lessing, each service explores the meaning, history and spiritual inspiration associated with the location highlighted. Parishioners will learn things they may not have known before as they grow to understand more deeply the hard road our Lord took that the way to heaven might be open to us.
Weekly Themes
Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, we go to Jerusalem, the place of the Passover, where Jesus gathers with the crowds and sacrifices himself for us. The meaning, history and spiritual inspiration associated with this location are highlighted. We will learn things we may not have known before as we grow to understand more deeply the hard road our Lord took that the way to heaven might be open to us.
March 1, 2023 (Week 1)
Week’s 1 place of the Passion is Bethany, as we remember that Jesus is anointed for burial by his friend Mary, at her home in this small town. We’re called to prepare our hearts for Christ’s death as well, while still looking toward the fragrant surprise of the empty tomb. The meaning, history & spiritual inspiration associated with Bethany help us to grow to understand more deeply the hard road our Lord took that the way to heaven might be open to us.
March 8, 2023 (Week 2)
In this service for Week 2 of Lent, the place of the Passion is The Mount of Olives, where Jesus went with his disciples to pray. We are called to find places to pray this Lent and seek the will of the Lord in our lives. The meaning, history and spiritual inspiration associated with the Mount of Olives help us to grow to understand more deeply the hard road our Lord took that the way to heaven might be open to us.
March 15, 2023 (Week 3)
In this service for Week 3 of Lent, the place of the Passion is Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed and arrested in this garden under cover of darkness. We witness Jesus being taken away by soldiers, but we know that his journey toward the cross will take away our sins. The meaning, history and spiritual inspiration associated with Gethsemane help us to grow to understand more deeply the hard road our Lord took that the way to heaven might be open to us.
March 22, 2023 (Week 4)
In this service for Week 4 of Lent, the place of the Passion is The Courtyard, outside of where Jesus is put on trial before the high priest and where Peter denies Jesus. We are called to confess that we often tend to distance ourselves from Christ, when we should be drawing closer to him. The meaning, history and spiritual inspiration associated with the Courtyard help us to grow to understand more deeply the hard road our Lord took that the way to heaven might be open to us.
March 29, 2023 (Week 5)
In this service for Week 5 of Lent, the place of the Passion is Pilate’s Judgment Hall, where Pilate is positioned here to set Jesus free, but turns him over to be crucified instead. We are called to remember that the judgment that should have been placed on us was placed on him that we might be free. The meaning, history and spiritual inspiration associated with Pilate’s Judgment Hall help us to grow to understand more deeply the hard road our Lord took that the way to heaven might be open to us.
Worship Online – Live Stream Available
You are invited to come to church and worship with us in person at 11:30 AM or 7:15 PM! We will have our 7:15 PM Lent Worship Livestream on our YouTube Channel.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday
7:45, 9:15, & 10:45 AM
Maundy Thursday
1:00 PM
6:30 PM (Adult Choir Cantata)
Good Friday
1:00 & 6:30 PM
Easter Sunday
7:30, 9:15, & 11:00 AM
Livestream on YouTube 9:15 AM Service
Children’s Message at 9:15 & 11:00 AM Services
Nursery Open for 9:15 & 11:00 AM Services