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Lent at BUMC

Lent is a season of 40 days which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. The forty days represents the time that Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for his ministry while enduring the temptation of Satan.

Lent is a time to prepare for Easter, to reflect and repent, and a time for self-examination. In the early Church, Lent started as a time of prayer, fasting, and preparation of baptizing new converts. Today many Christians choose to focus on their relationship with God by giving something up, volunteering, and serving others. Wherever you may find yourself on your faith journey, we have many ways to help engage you during this season of Lent.

Below you will find a variety of programs, opportunities to serve, and activities to help engage your family during the season of Lent.

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40 Days: A Lenten Devotional

Our Discipleship Team has put together a 40-day devotional for you to ponder and reflect during Lent. You can read online through the Daily Field Guide.

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Easter Lily Dedications

Dedicate a lily in honor or in memory of a loved one! Registration is open now through Palm Sunday, on March 29.

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Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross in Haney Hall

Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Stations of the Cross allows us to better understand Jesus' journey to the cross and prepares our souls to understand his suffering. Twelve stations throughout Haney Hall invite you to reflect and pray in preparation for Easter. It will take about 30 minutes to an hour to complete all twelve stations.

Outdoor Stations of the Cross

Friday, April 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Stations of the Cross allows us to better understand Jesus' journey to the cross and prepares our hearts for Easter. This is an experience built for all ages that illustrates the events leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection. The 10 stations will be set up in the parking lot area closest to Williamsburg Road.

Holy Week Services

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Maundy Thursday

April 2, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary + online

Commemorate the Last Supper in which Jesus gave several final commands to his disciples – to love one another, serve one another and to remember him through the breaking of the bread. We will join together in person and online for worship and Communion as we remember Jesus’ last meal with his friends.

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Good Friday

April 3, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary + online
Good Friday services follow a tradition dating back to the Eighth Century, commemorating the final hours of our Lord’s life on earth before dying on the cross. Worship spaces are commonly lit with candles that gradually extinguish throughout the service to symbolize the fading loyalty of Jesus' disciples and friends. The gradual darkening of the church portrays the diminishing light of the world as Christ was departing from it. Childcare is available for children ages 12 weeks to 3 years. Worship with us in-person and online.

Celebrate Easter with BUMC

April 5, In Person & Online

Service times to come