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2026 Lenten & Easter Sunday Worship
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10:45 am
In-person or LIVE on Facebook
Franklin First Lenten Information & Activites
Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent—a time of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. On this day, we acknowledge our mortality and confess our sins before God in the community of faith.
Join us for a brief service on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 PM, which will include the Imposition
Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent—a time of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. On this day, we acknowledge our mortality and confess our sins before God in the community of faith.
Join us for a brief service on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 PM, which will include the Imposition of Ashes, an ancient symbol of humility and repentance used in Jewish and Christian worship for generations.
Lent invites us to prepare our hearts and souls as we journey toward the remembrance of Christ’s death and the celebration of His resurrection.
Lenten Sermon Series
Lenten Worship Series: The Seven Last Words of Christ
This Lent, experience worship in a fresh and meaningful way. Beginning February 22, join us on Sundays at 10:45 AM as Jeff Sams and Pastor Laura lead a dynamic dialogue series exploring the seven final statements Jesus spoke from the cross.
These powerful words reveal the depth of Chri
Lenten Worship Series: The Seven Last Words of Christ
This Lent, experience worship in a fresh and meaningful way. Beginning February 22, join us on Sundays at 10:45 AM as Jeff Sams and Pastor Laura lead a dynamic dialogue series exploring the seven final statements Jesus spoke from the cross.
These powerful words reveal the depth of Christ’s love and the heart of the Gospel. Each week, we’ll reflect on one of these statements and discover how they speak to our lives today.
Come and journey through the season of Lent with us—engaging, thought-provoking, and centered on the message of hope found in Christ.
Lenten Practices
Lenten Bible Study
There are traditionally three main practices in the Christian faith for a proper observance of Lent. They include prayer, fasting, and giving alms. Let’s explore them a bit.
Lenten Bible Study
Lenten Bible Study
Lenten Bible Study: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Join us this Lent as we explore one of the most profound questions of our faith: Why did Jesus have to die? Using Rev. Adam Hamilton’s book, Why Did Jesus Have to Die?, we’ll dive into the New Testament’s rich imagery and metaphors surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection, uncovering the
Lenten Bible Study: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Join us this Lent as we explore one of the most profound questions of our faith: Why did Jesus have to die? Using Rev. Adam Hamilton’s book, Why Did Jesus Have to Die?, we’ll dive into the New Testament’s rich imagery and metaphors surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection, uncovering the deeper meaning behind Christ’s atoning work on the cross.
Together, we’ll discuss various Theories of Atonement and reflect on how Jesus’ death and resurrection bring reconciliation, restoration, and hope. This study will deepen your understanding of God’s saving work and add meaning to your Lenten journey.
Details:
- Dates: Sundays at 5:30 PM — February 22, March 1, 15, and 29
- Includes: Light meal provided
- Register by: February 15 through the church office
- Materials: Provided (book optional)
Come and grow in faith as we seek to understand the mystery and beauty of the cross.
The Noisy Bucket Returns
During Lent beginning March 9th, our children will once again be collecting change in the Noisy Bucket to benefit Heifer International. This program provides animals to impoverished families around the world to give them a hand up to supplement their income and better their community. Friends, you are invited to start hoarding your chan
During Lent beginning March 9th, our children will once again be collecting change in the Noisy Bucket to benefit Heifer International. This program provides animals to impoverished families around the world to give them a hand up to supplement their income and better their community. Friends, you are invited to start hoarding your change. Our smiling children will be asking you to contribute during Worship later this month.
Holy Week Services
Join us for all or any of our Holy Week Services.
Palm Sunday - 10:45 am
Maundy Thursday - 7 pm
Good Friday - 7 pm
Easter Sunday - 10:45 am
All Services are in-person & Live on Facebook.
Thinking about joining us for Lent or Easter?
Thinking about joining us for Lent or Easter?
We'd love to welcome you!
Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a church home, our services are a place to find community and experience the hope of Easter.
Come experience the hope and joy of Easter with us!
Lenten Practices
Three Main Practices
There are traditionally three main practices in the Christian faith for a proper observance of Lent. They include prayer, fasting, and giving alms. Let’s explore them a bit.
Prayer – In Wayne Muller’s book “Learning to Pray,” he pictures prayer as “a doorway into heaven on earth” in which our minds, hearts, and senses are attuned to God’s presence all around us. Prayer is not a one-and-done daily activity, but a focus on how God is present and communicating with us throughout the day. Lent is an especially appropriate time for reconciliation: getting our hearts right with God and with one another.
Fasting – Many of us grew up giving up a food item during Lent: sweets, soda, meat, etc. Fasting is a giving up OR taking up something as a form of self-discipline. We can fast as well from busyness, negativity, verbal insults, emotional stuffing of feelings, and electronics. We can take up practices such as kindness, Bible reading, outreach activities, etc. as a way of growing spiritually.
Alms-giving – God’s command to give to others is a lifestyle that takes on special significance during Lent. We can share our resources, our time, and our talents with those who are in need. We can work in areas of social justice, compassion care, and providing basic needs. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
