The Collegeville Ministerium will be hosting Lenten Services on Wednesday nights beginning on Wednesday February 25th and continuing through March 25th at various churches throughout the region. Rev. Andrew L. Weber will be delivering the service at TPUUF on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:30PM. The series concludes on Wednesday March 25th with a service that will include a combined choir for Lenten music. Below is the schedule and known details for each of the services.
Lenten Services:
February 25, 7:30pm – Rev. Debra Stevens – Evansburg United Methodist Church
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2, Matthew 6:21
“Giving Up”
Lent is an invitation to intentionally let go of what weighs us down so that we can follow Jesus with greater freedom and focus. By laying aside both the distractions that slow us and the sin that entangles us, we learn to run the race of faith with perseverance and purpose. This season is not about punishment or self-denial for its own sake, but about training our hearts to desire what truly gives life. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we discover that giving up lesser things makes room for deeper communion with God.
March 4, 7:30pm – Rev. Betty Wright-Riggins – Evansburg United Methodist Church
March 11, 7:30pm – Rev. Andrew L. Weber – Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 & John 4:5-42
“You Will Be Thirsty Again”
The Lenten season is a time when Christians generally deny themselves something enjoyable in anticipation of Easter. Lent is a time to refocus on what is important in our lives. It is also a reminder of everyone’s inherent dignity. Join our siblings in faith at this special evening service to hear a Unitarian Universalist take on Lent and what the season means for our worthiness. Each year our congregation joins area Christian congregations in an observance of the Lenten season. Come out for a special evening service to hear Rev. Andrew reflect on what Lent means for Unitarian Universalists and the theological lessons we can learn from the season.
March 18, 7:30pm – Rev. Suzanne Schwarz-Green – Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ
March 25, 7:30pm – Combined Choir – Augustus Lutheran Church
“Lenten Music”