Lent begins Feb. 6 with an Ash Wednesday service in the chapel at 7 am followed by a light breakfast at 7:30 am. The service will end with the distribution of ashes as a personal start to Lent.

The Christian Considers War—
a multi-week Lenten series.

• Sunday, Feb. 24, 6–8 pm, fireplace room. Get involved in a discussion about historical Christian views on war and economic/emotional impacts.
• Sunday, March 2, 12:30–2:30 pm, youth lounge. View the documentary film Why We Fight
• Wednesday, March 5, 6:30–8:30 pm, fireplace room. Alternative viewing of documentary film Why We Fight
• Sunday, March 9, 6–8 pm, fireplace room. Explore and discuss issues raised by the movie.

Palm Sunday, March 16. One service at 10 am. Spiritual Element will lead the children in an opening processional. Church school classes can meet as desired.

Good Friday, March 21, will be observed with a three-hour service on the Seven Last Words of Christ in the sanctuary. The service, noon to 3 pm is divided into seven 20-minute sections, with a pause between for people to come and go as they wish.

Easter, March 23. One festive service at 10 am in the sanctuary. Church school classes can meet as they desire at 8:30 am. As always, worship will end with the “Hallelujah” chorus from The Messiah, with members of the congregation joining together with the Calvary Choir and Polished Brass.

Easter also launches the Great 50 Days, a season to celebrate the Risen Christ’s presence in our daily lives. Daily devotionals—written by the Calvary family—will be available in hard copy or e-mailed to you each morning.

Calvary’s children will experience the Holy Week lessons through hands-on learning on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday at 8:30 am in the gym. All children in 5th grade and younger are welcome to walk through the stories of Palm Sunday, The Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, Good Friday and Easter morning. Through crafts, food, storytellers and activities, children will bring the stories to life. Parents are welcome to stay or come back at 9:30 am. Take this opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to enjoy one of Calvary’s finest educational events for children.