Lent & Easter at Peace

Easter is a key celebration in the church, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus and the hope of new life. The six weeks before Easter, called Lent, are a time for reflection, prayer, and service. During Lent, believers practice spiritual habits to connect more deeply with God and prepare for the importance of the Empty Tomb on Easter Sunday. This season invites Christians to look at their lives, seek forgiveness, and embrace generosity and compassion, enhancing the celebration of Christ's triumph over sin and death.

We invite you to participate in our observances for this sacred season. Join us for Easter Sunday, as well as the Sundays in Lent leading up to it. We also welcome you to attend our Special Service of Holy Week, where we will gather to reflect on the significance of these moments in our faith journey.

Easter Sunday, April 28, 2025

Service Times TBD

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a time of reflection and preparation for Easter. At Peace Presbyterian Church, we invite you to a meaningful service focused on repentance, humility, and hope through Christ’s sacrifice. The one-hour service includes worship, scripture reading, and the imposition of ashes—a symbol of mortality and dependency on God. The atmosphere is reverent yet welcoming for personal reflection and community support.

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday, part of Holy Week, is important in the Christian faith as it commemorates Jesus' Last Supper with His disciples, where He instituted Communion and showed service through foot washing. "Maundy" comes from the Latin "mandatum," meaning "command," emphasizing Jesus' call to love each other. Services often include a shared meal, reflective worship, and may involve foot washing or stripping the altar, symbolizing humility and servitude.

Good Friday

Good Friday commemorates Jesus Christ's crucifixion and sacrificial death for humanity's sins. Believers attend worship services featuring scripture readings, hymns, and silence. This solemn day fosters contemplation on suffering, love, and redemption, highlighting God’s grace. It marks a key moment in the Lenten season, preparing for the celebration of Easter Sunday and the hope of resurrection.

“They didn’t know what to make of this. Suddenly, two men were standing beside them in gleaming bright clothing. The women were frightened and bowed their faces toward the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He isn’t here, but has been raised.” - Luke 24:4-6