The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts for forty days. In Lent we focus on Jesus' final journey to Jerusalem. We also consider our own life journey of repentance, hope, and change.
This year Ash Wednesday occurs on March 5th, the seventh Wednesday before Easter. Ash Wednesday services often involve making the sign of the cross in ashes on the forehead of worshipers reminding us of the dust from which we came and to which we will return.
Holy week begins with Palm Sunday, celebrated this year on April 13th. Congregations often mark Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem with palm fronds.
Maundy Thursday (April 17th) remembers Jesus' last supper with his disciples.
Good Friday (April 18th) marks the crucifixion of Jesus
Easter Sunday (April 20th) is the celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.
Lenten readings: Matthew: 26-28, Mark:14-16, Luke: 22-24, John: 13-20
To learn more, download the ELCA lenten guide
