LENT 2026
The season of Lent officially begins on Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 18) and culminates with Good Friday (Friday, April 3). At CHUMC, we are offering a variety of ways you can participate this year.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 18 this year. The Imposition of Ashes will begin at 6:00 to 6:30 AM, and the second will be from 11:50 AM until 12:10 PM. Both sessions will be in the Narthex.
Our Ash Wednesday Worship Service will begin in front of the church with the burning of last year’s palm branches at 6:30 PM (weather permitting). After the burning of the branches, we will process into the Narthex where those who have not received ashes yet can do so.
Our service will begin in the Sanctuary after all who wish to receive ashes have done so. Communion will be shared during this service.
LENTEN STUDY
Our Lenten Study will meet Wednesdays beginning February 25 at 10:15 AM. Books are available after worship at the cost of $12.00.
The book we will be reading and studying is An Unlikely Lent: Extraordinary People of the Easter Story by Rev. Rachel Billups.
We will cover new insights on the themes of:
- Devotion
- Opposition
- Freedom
- Courage
- Companionship
- Alliances
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PALM SUNDAY
Palm Sunday this year falls on Sunday, March 29.
We will have palms for everyone to wave and be part of the procession into the Sanctuary that day. We are asking everyone to gather on the steps of the church.
Branches will be given outside the church.
We will process into the Sanctuary after a short litany.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Our Maundy Thursday service will be in Hughes Hall on Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PM.
We will have a service which includes hand washing, scripture, music, a message, and Communion.
GOOD FRIDAY
Our Good Friday service is Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM.
Scripture readings, music, darkness, and reflection will be part of this evening’s service.
We will gather on the Chancel of the sanctuary (as space allows).