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Lent 2025: Words that Changed the World

Our worship theme for Lent will focus on the core message of Jesus (Sermon on the Mount, Kingdom of God, Parables, Final Words). We invite you to join us Sunday by Sunday as we remind ourselves about some of the most important aspects of discipleship.

Events
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Boy Scout Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on March 4 5:30-7pm. It’s a great evening for the whole family and you get to support Troop 993, too. Adults are $12, children 6-12 are $5 and children 5 & under eat for FREE!

Ash Wednesday

Begin the season of Lent in worship with us on Wednesday, March 5 at Noon and 7pm. Childcare is available at 7pm. You are also welcome to come by the church for Ashes & Prayer with one of our pastors throughout the day from 6:30am to 4pm.

Holy Week & Easter
  • April 13: Palm Sunday Worship
    • Children's Palm Parade at 8am, 9:15am, & 10:45am
    • SPARK Song Children's Music at 9:15am
  • April 17: Maundy Thursday Worship
  • April 18: Good Friday Worship at 7pm in Sanctuary
  • April 19: Easter Eggstravaganza Family Event, 9-11am
    • 9am Crafts, Games, & Snacks in Fellowship Hall
    • 10am sharp - Egg Hunt
  • April 20: Easter Worship
    • 6:30am Sunrise Service in the Garden
    • 8am Traditional Worship
    • 9:15am Contemporary Worship
    • 10:45am Traditional Worship featuring Baltimore Brass
Classes
The Message of Jesus
By Adam Hamilton. Companion book to our Lent worship series, $15 (available in Fellowship Hall).

One Class, Three Options:

  • Monday nights at 7pm in Room 301 with Rev. Lee
  • Women's group Friday mornings at 10am in the Parlor with Rev. Lee
  • Men's group Friday mornings at 7am in Fellowship Hall with Rev. Ron
Register for "The Message of Jesus"
The Parables

Tuesdays at 7:30pm with Rev. Byron on Zoom

  • March 11: Parables in the Hebrew Scriptures (Isaiah 5:1-7, 2 Samuel 12:1-15, Song of Solomon 7)
  • March 18: Parables of the Kingdom (Mark 4:1-34, Matthew 13:24-35, Luke 17:20-37)
  • March 25: Seeking the Lost (Luke 10:25-37, Luke 15:1-32, Luke 13:6-9)
  • April 1: Wisdom and Foolishness (Luke 12:13-20, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 16:1-13)
  • April 8: Choices (Luke 14:7-24, Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 12:1-12, Matthew 25:14-30)

Meeting ID: 814 5249 4120

Passcode: Parables

Register for "The Parables" Zoom Link
Defying Gravity:
A Wicked Good Lent

Connecting Scripture with the music of Wicked.

Come join us on a magical journey as we connect the powerful music from Wicked (Popular, For Good, Dancing through Life, What Is This Feeling?, and of course, Defying Gravity among others) with the powerful stories in Scripture (like Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, the Sermon on the Mount, triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the crucifixion and resurrection).

Wednesdays at 7pm with Rev. Ron in Room 302

Register for "Defying Gravity"
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Lent is about simplifying our lives, grounding ourselves in God and focusing on what really matters. Come learn how we can clean house and heart this season as we discuss this fascinating book together.

Wednesdays at 6:30pm with Rev. Narae and the Declutter Anonymous Group in the Parlor

Register for "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning"
Lent Knit-Along

Victoria Methodist Church, Bristol hosts a Lent Mystery Knit-along every year, and this year SPUMC is joining in the fun! This class is open to everyone who knows how or wants to learn to knit (Crocheters are also welcome, but you must find your own project).

Mondays during Lent at 7pm

This year's surprise pattern is a blanket!

Supplies needed:

  • 700-900 grams (or 1,000 metres) of chunky yarn in a SOLID color
  • circular needle of 100cm cable length, in 5.5m

In preparation, how to knit sessions are available on Feb 24 and March 3 at 7pm.

Register for the Lent Knit-Along Join the Knit-Along Facebook Group