Lenten Lectures & Parish Retreat
Wednesday Evening Lenten Pilgrimages
Every Sunday in Lent has its own theme – Sunday of Orthodoxy, St. Gregory Palamas, Holy Cross, St. John Climacus, St. Mary of Egypt, and Palm Sunday. Each is a kind of short pilgrimage within our larger journey to Pascha. Join us on Wednesday evenings in Lent, following the Presanctified Liturgy, to share a Lenten meal and to explore how the stories, icons, and hymns from each week guide us in our journey. Discussions will be led by Fr. Perry and Dr. Ann.
Fridays Lenten Speaker Series: Faith & Suffering
How does faith help us navigate suffering? This Lenten season, join us for a special speaker series exploring the complex relationship between faith and suffering. Each Friday during Lent, after Salutations and a Lenten meal, we'll welcome guest speakers to lead discussions on this important topic. We'll consider the many forms suffering can take – physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational – and how our faith can offer support and understanding.
Annual Parish Lenten Retreat: Encountering God with St. Gregory Palamas
Friday, March 14 & Saturday, March 15
Our annual Lenten retreat is just around the corner! This year, we are honored to welcome Fr. Paul Hodge of Holy Trinity OCA as our guest speaker. Join us as he guides us in a deeper understanding of St. Gregory Palamas, whom we commemorate on the second Sunday of Lent. Explore the profound concept of "Knowing the Unknowable God," and learn about the vital importance of silence and inner prayer for Christians in our noisy modern world. Let this Lenten season be a time to truly deepen your spiritual life.
Join us Friday, March 14 after the Salutations Service and Saturday, March 15 from 9:30am to 4pm for this retreat. See attached flyer for more details.
Mark your calendars—we look forward to seeing you there!
