Lent & Holy Week at Middle Church

Does it ever still feel like March 2020? As we begin another Lenten journey in this pandemic, we know that—for so many folks—it’s felt like that first Lent never ended. We’re still in the wilderness. Still waiting. Still wandering. Still yearning for resurrection amid so much death. And the truth is: We may not leave this particular wilderness anytime soon. So what does it look like to call this “home” instead? How can we build a tabernacle for God and one another to preserve and amplify our love?

Christian traditions are often bad at waiting. Particularly in communities like Middle, who are rightfully so action-oriented, living amid circumstances we cannot control can be devastating. So, throughout this Lenten season, we’ll be offering resources from two different sources to help us cultivate a better wait. First, we’ll be drawing from the rich Buddhist tradition of present waiting and cultivating mindfulness. Second, we’ll dig into mysticism traditions from the early Church, to help us imagine how we can live into the tension of this call: be still and move.

Lent & Holy Week Events (All Times ET):

Wednesday, March 2, 8:00 a.m.: Ash Wednesday Pray to Rise

Wednesday, March 2, 12:00 p.m.: Ash Wednesday on the Steps

Sunday, March 6, 11:45 a.m.: Lenten Worship Celebration

Sunday, March 6, 2:00 p.m.: Daughters of Eve Film Screening & Panel

Monday, March 7, 9:00 p.m.: Just Be: A Lenten Meditation

Tuesday, March 8, 7:00 p.m.: #bellhookstaughtme: a five week celebration of her work

Wednesday, March 9, 8:00 a.m.: Pray to Rise

Sunday, March 13, 11:45 a.m.: Lenten Worship Celebration

Monday, March 14, 9:00 p.m.: Just Be: A Lenten Meditation

Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.: #bellhookstaughtme: a five week celebration of her work

Wednesday, March 16, 8:00 a.m.: Pray to Rise

Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.: Rising to Gender Equality

Sunday, March 20, 11:45 a.m.: Lenten Worship Celebration

Monday, March 21, 9:00 p.m.: Just Be: A Lenten Meditation

Tuesday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.: #bellhookstaughtme: a five week celebration of her work

Wednesday, March 23, 8:00 a.m.: Pray to Rise

Sunday, March 27, 11:45 a.m.: Lenten Worship Celebration

Monday, March 28, 9:00 p.m.: Just Be: A Lenten Meditation

Tuesday. March 29, 7:00 p.m.: #bellhookstaughtme: a five week celebration of her work

Wednesday, March 30, 8:00 a.m.: Pray to Rise

Sunday, April 3, 11:45 a.m.: Lenten Worship Celebration

Monday, April 4, 9:00 p.m.: Just Be: A Lenten Meditation

Wednesday, April 6, 8:00 a.m.: Pray to Rise

Sunday, April 10, 11:45 a.m.: Palm Sunday Worship Celebration

Monday, April 11, 9:00 p.m.: Just Be: A Lenten Meditation

Wednesday, April 13, 8:00 a.m.: Pray to Rise

Thursday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Worship Celebration

Friday, April 15, 3:00 p.m.: Good Friday Worship

Saturday, April 16, 7:00 p.m.: Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil

Sunday, April 17, 11:45 a.m.: Easter Sunday Worship Celebration