2927 Dixwell Avenue
P. O. Box 185065
Hamden, CT 06518
203-248-4338
LENT 2026
at Grace and St John's
Our observance of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 18, and continues for six weeks, leading up to Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter. Our Sunday worship changes to reflect the season's emphasis on repentance and renewal, and we add an enrichment class after church on Sundays.
Image: "Take up Your Cross" by Gary Bunt
Our Lenten Study this year follows up on the Advent study that explored Part 1 of the PBS Frontline series "From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians," that drew an enthusiastic response in December.
Part 1 was an introduction to the world in which Jesus was born, grew up, and proclaimed his message. Part 2 explores the documents of the early church, especially the four Gospel accounts of Jesus' life and ministry, and how each of them reflects in its own way the issues and challenges facing the first generations of believers.
A 35-minute section of the video will be shown each week, followed by discussion. The final week's session will be a general review and open conversation.
The four sessions will be led by the Rev. Bob Bergner and one or more of our lay leaders. Expect to learn something new!
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