A NOTE FROM OUR RECTOR

I look forward to the Lenten season every year…not because it is full of joy but because it is full of moments to draw closer to my faith. The joy surely comes on Easter Sunday but the preparation leading up to our celebration has become one of my most cherished parts of the church year.

The invitation we read on Ash Wednesday says this:

I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word. And, to make a right beginning of repentance, and as a mark of our mortal nature, let us now kneel before the Lord, our maker and redeemer.

Lent is meant to change us. That is our commitment as we enter this season. So let us seek open hearts to hear God’s call in our lives that we may deepen our faith and reflect the love of Christ in word and deed.

May this truly be a holy Lent for each and every one of you.

Emily+

LENTEN LUNCHEON SERIES:

AN UNLIKELY LENT

Hosted by Grace Episcopal Church

and Providence Presbyterian Church

The story of Easter is rightfully centered on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. But the Resurrection was not witnessed in isolation; it unfolded before a crowd. In that crowd were women and men who slipped through the margins of our Bibles, people who stood in the shadows but whose presence still shaped the moment. Might their stories have something to teach us today? 

This Lent, we invite you on an unlikely journey with the often overlooked individuals who have something to teach us about freedom, courage, and connection.

Week 1 – Mary of Bethany (Unlikely Offering)

Week 2 – A servant girl who confronted Peter (Unlikely Opposition)

Week 3 – Barabbas (Unlikely Freedom)

Week 4 – Simon of Cyrene (Unlikely Companionship)

Week 5 – The Women at the cross (Unlikely Courage)

Week 6 – Joseph of Arimathea & Nicodemus (Unlikely Allies)

When:        Thursdays during Lent...February 19 - March 26

                   11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Where:       Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall

                   2955 River Road West, Goochland, VA

RSVP:        gracechurch2955@gmail.com

Please purchase your own copy of the book An Unlikely Lent: Extraordinary People of the Easter Story by Rachel Billups.

RSVP is required NO LATER THAN Monday, February 16.

Lunch will be provided by The Cafe at Maidens.

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

There is no charge for the Lenten Luncheon. However, donations are appreciated.

CONNECT

SHROVE TUESDAY

PANCAKE SUPPER

The Grace Church Men's Group will host Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 17th at 5:30 pm. Shrove Tuesday occurs the night before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday.

Pancakes are the traditional meal because eggs, sugar, and fat, commonly forbidden during the Lenten fast, are used up so they will not go to waste. We hope to see you there! All are invited.

PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH & EGG HUNT

Don't forget to bring the kids and grandkids to our annual Easter Egg Hunt during brunch on Palm Sunday March 29th at 11:00 am.

MISCELLANEOUS

EASTER LILY DEDICATIONS



If you would like to dedicate an Easter Lily, please fill in this form and leave it in Cindy's mailbox by Tuesday, March 31st.