A learned Jewish theologian, a Samaritan woman at the well, a blind beggar waiting on the edge of a pool, and two women whose brother has died do not have much in common, but they all end up in conversation with Jesus. Christ offers them the Spirit, living water, vision, and new life. If we listen to Jesus, we will hear God offer us the same good gifts.
Lenten Worship
Ash Wednesday
February 18 | 6:00 PM | The Sanctuary
Our 40-Day Lenten journey begins with our earnest prayers on Ash Wednesday. Being honest about our inevitable deaths keeps us open to God's unlimited love. God is our mercy and our strength when we have to let go. So when we receive the mark of the ashes—hearing that we are made of dust and one day we will be dust again—we mercifully remember our interconnectedness to everything that is.
LENTEN SERMON SERIES
February 22
Too Many Temptations | Matthew 4:1-11
March 1
In the Spirit | John 3:1-17
Lesley-Ann Hix Tommey, preaching
March 8
Real Talk | John 4:5-42
March 15
Seeing Clearly | John 9:1-41
March 22
Being Alive | John 11:1-45
Join the Lenten Community
listening for the sacred: Lenten Small Groups
With every conversation, Jesus sees the person in front of him and responds to their unique story. He meets them right where they are—in the dark, alone, judged, or dying—and his generous attention opens up another life-giving way for them. Throughout our lives, when we’ve encountered Jesus, we’ve felt free. But without community, we may miss noticing the miracles. This Lent, small groups will meet regularly to wonder, listen, read, cook, create art, pray, and notice the miracles among us. In all we commit ourselves to this season, we’re listening for Jesus.
The Gospel of John: A Performance | Sunday, March 22, 1:30 PM | Sanctuary
Broadway veteran Ken Jennings started memorizing the Gospel of John as a prayer practice during a particularly hard season in his life. His devotional practice turned into a gift he wanted to share. Ken will bring John's Gospel to life at Plymouth this Lent. Come for an inspired, fresh experience of these words we know so well. $10 suggested donation.
Lenten Prayer Stations
For the Lenten season, we are invited to pray in some new ways. Prayer stations are set up in the arcade to engage any time we are in the building and want to take some time
to listen.
Lenten Mission Offering | Vocal-NY
Our Lenten goal is to raise $4,000 for a small-but-mighty organization whose NYC location is in Gowanus. Vocal-NY is a movement of low-income people dedicated to preventing AIDS, and supporting the victims of the war on drugs, mass incarceration, and homelessness. They fight for systemic change rooted in justice, compassion, and love. Our mission offering through Lent will help empower the powerless and meet those in need where they are. The men’s Lenten small group is also cooking and delivering meals to Vocal-NY’s Gowanus drop-in center.
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