LENT 2025
From Stillness to Service: A Wholehearted Lent
Lent is a season of renewal — a time to pause, reflect, and make space for God’s presence in our lives. It is also a time of preparation, as we open our hearts to the work of love and justice in the world. This year, as we continue our journey of Building Wholehearted Community, we invite you into a Lenten season that embraces both contemplation and action, deepening our faith as we walk together toward Easter.
Join us for a variety of offerings designed to nourish the soul and strengthen our shared commitment to love and service.
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SUNDAY MORNINGS
SERVICES OF HOLY EUCHARIST
Sundays, 8AM & 10aM
Two Services of Holy Eucharist on Sunday mornings. Rite I at 8AM is a spoken service. Rite II at 10AM features music.
CHILDREN’S FORMATION: MAKING ROOM FOR JESUS
Sundays, 9:30am
During this season, children and youth will explore gentle ways to enter into Lent — learning how to say sorry, practicing forgiveness, and understanding the importance of community life. Through stories, activities, and reflection, we will introduce the concept of a "rule of life," encourage healthy choices for body, mind, and soul, and most importantly, discover ways to lift one another up as good friends and neighbors.
SUNDAY EVENINGS
Exploring ‘An Altar in the World’ with The Rev. Rob Stevens
SUNDAYS, 5-6PM
Join us for a weekly discussion series led by The Rev. Rob Stevens, where we will explore Barbara Brown Taylor’s classic book An Altar in the World. Together, we will reflect on how everyday practices can become acts of deep spiritual connection. A simple soup supper will be provided as we engage in conversation and learning.
SUNG COMPLINE: A TRADITION OF PRAYER AND PRESENCE
SUNDAYS, 7PM
A cherished tradition at St. John's, The Compline Choir led by John Stromgren offers a space for quiet, contemplative prayer and sacred song, Sunday evenings in Lent. Come and rest in the beauty of this ancient practice, allowing music and stillness to bring renewal to your spirit.
WEEKDAY OFFERINGS
Sabbath Walks: Rest, Renewal, and Connection
WEDNESDAYS, 5-6PM
Join us for weekly Sabbath Walks as the light begins to lengthen. Each Wednesday during Lent we will come together for a gentle, reflective walk — an opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace the sacred in creation. With poetry and prayer to guide us, we will step into quiet contemplation, moving between solitary walking and shared reflection. These walks are meant to be a gift to you, to create time for you to set down all that you are carrying to make room for the light to come. Walks are led by The Rev. Aaron Jenkyn and held outdoors at Little Harbor Trail Head at Creek Farm. In the event of inclement weather we will gather indoors at Thaxter Hall using our Indoor Labyrinth or other prayer stations.
SERVICE OF HOLY EUCHARIST, WITH PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Thursdays, 9:30aM
Service of Holy Eucharist Rite I in the side Chapel of the Sanctuary. Followed by Centering Prayer in the Philbrick Room and a Community Meal with The Common Table at 12 in Thaxter Hall. All are welcome.
We hope you will journey with us through this sacred season, finding renewal in stillness, and strength in service. Together, let us walk this Lenten path with open hearts and open hands.
