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Lent at BUMC

Lent is a season of 40 days, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, that represents a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. The 40 days symbolizes the time that Jesus spent in the wilderness fasting and praying while preparing for his public ministry.

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 deepening their relationship with God by giving something up, volunteering, and serving others. It is a time for self-examination, kindness, and growth, especially as we prepare for the celebration of Jesus' resurrection.

Wherever you may find yourself on your faith journey, we have a variety of programs, opportunities to serve, and activities to participate in during the season of Lent at BUMC.

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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 is a self-guided prayer experience that invites us to better understand Jesus' journey to the cross. At BUMC, we offer an indoor and outdoor experience. We encourage you to come as you are, slow down, and truly enter the story as we prepare for Easter Sunday. 

Stations of the Cross in Haney Hall

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

Twelve stations will be set up in Haney Hall. It will take about 30 minutes to an hour to complete all the stations. This experience is geared toward students and adults. 

Outdoor Stations of the Cross

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

Ten stations will be set up on the Front Lawn. This is an experience built for all ages.

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. Childcare is available for children ages 12 weeks to 3 years. 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

8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

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