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Dear LVPC Family,
As we move toward Lent, we are all too aware of the heaviness many people are carrying. Whether it is in our own lives, in our community, and in the world around us. Lent is a season that does not rush past heartbreak or heaviness, but this season in the Church makes space for truth, lament, and honest prayer. Our shared theme this year invites us into the wilderness, not as a place of abandonment, but as a place where God draws near, where clarity can emerge, and where transformation begins.
Throughout Lent, our church fence will become a "Fence of Heartbreak". Together we will acknowledge that God’s heart breaks for those who are detained, for families separated, and for a world that struggles to love its neighbours. You, and our wider community, are invited to take a piece of cloth, write what is breaking your heart (or God’s), and tie it to the fence as a public prayer and act of solidarity.
This Lent, as a community, we will engage with simple daily practices. Please click here to access the Lenten Practice Calendar. You are encouraged to adapt the practices to your own life and rhythm. If you journal, take photos, or create something in response, we invite you to share parts of that journey with Riley at the church office. Please email her at office@lakeviewpresbyterian.org. We will include photos or reflections in the e-news during Lent!
Lent is a journey that we live together. We do so in reflection, service, and in moments of joy. Below you will find the details of our gatherings and services throughout Lent and Easter.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18th, 8-11AM
Pastor Ashley will be at the Broadway entrance offering ashes and blessings to the community.
Wednesday, February 18th, 7PM in the Sanctuary
Join us for a meditative service, with the imposition of ashes, as we begin Lent together.
Lent Poetry Group
During Lent, beginning February 22nd, After Worship in the Library
A poetry drop in! We’ll read poems aloud together and have some casual guided reflection.
Lent Book Study
Monday evenings during Lent, beginning March 2nd
We will gather on Zoom and engage with Richard Rohr’s book, The Tears of Things. The Zoom link will be shared in the weekly email.
Annual Congregational Meeting & Potluck
Sunday, March 1st, After Worship in Third Space
Join us as we look back and 2025, look forward to the rest of 2026, and share a time of fellowship!
Church Karaoke Night
Friday, March 7th, 7PM in Third Space
A night to sing, listen, laugh, and be together. All voices welcome, whether you sing boldly or cheer enthusiastically.
Church Clean-Up Day
Saturday, March 21st 9AM-12PM
A shared morning of care for our building and grounds. Come for an hour or stay longer, many hands make light work.
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 2nd, 7 PM in Third Space
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 3rd at 7 PM in the Sanctuary
Easter
Sunday, April 5th
Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 5th, 7 AM at the Lakefront
We will gather by the lake for this early morning service. More information to come about the exact location!
Potluck Brunch
Between Sunrise and Morning Service
Morning Service
10 AM in the Sanctuary
Easter Egg Hunt
After 10 AM worship in the Church Yard
All children are welcome to attend after the morning service! In the weeks leading up to Easter we will be collecting candy donations. Candy should be wrapped and small enough to fit in a plastic egg.
This Lent, may we tell the truth about what hurts, practice faith together, care for one another, and trust that even in the wilderness, God is already at work.
With gratitude for this community,
Pastor Ashley
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