Lent is a season of reflection, renewal, and preparation for Easter—a time to draw closer to God and consider how we can serve others. As we journey through this sacred season, Broad Street UMC offers several meaningful ways to engage in worship, generosity, and spiritual growth.
Lenten Resources
Vespers: A Lenten Contemplative Service
Join us for Vespers, a peaceful, candlelit worship experience on Wednesdays at 6 PM during Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday. This contemplative service features prayer, music, and brief readings, creating space for quiet reflection without a sermon. Step away from the busyness of life and find rest in God’s presence.
Coins for Lent: A Simple Act of Giving
Lent invites us to reflect on how we can care for others. This season, set aside spare change as an act of generosity, involving the whole family in collecting coins to donate to Broad Street UMC after Easter. Use the “Coins for Lent Giving Calendar” to make giving a daily practice—because even small acts of kindness can make a big difference!
Lenten Devotional: Lift Up Your Voice
“All of creation is a song of praise to God,” wrote St. Hildegard of Bingen—a reminder that music connects us to deep truths of faith. Our Lenten devotional, Lift Up Your Voice, explores the spiritual richness of hymns and sacred songs, offering weekly reflections on scripture, music, and ways to engage in this season of renewal—individually, with family, or in community. To request a printed copy, contact the church office. This Lent, may we slow down, listen, give, and lift our voices in worship as we prepare our hearts for Easter.
Lenten Bible Study
Join us for a Lenten Bible Study featuring The Hardest Part by Kate Bowler, a powerful exploration of faith, suffering, and hope. This study invites us to reflect on the challenges of life and how God’s grace meets us in our hardest moments. We will meet on Wednesdays at 9 AM from March 12th – April 9th on the second floor of Lake Mountain Coffee. Please bring your Bible, and consider using the daily devotional that accompanies the study for deeper reflection. Rev. Carrilea Hall will be leading the study on March 26th. 📖 Access the daily devotional here: The Hardest Part Devotional All are welcome to join this meaningful journey through Lent!
Lent & Easter Schedule
Wed, March 5th Ash Wednesday
5:30 PM N.O.W.: Nourishment on Wednesday (Memorial Hall) - Adults are $7/plate and kids are $5/plate with a $25 family max. Sign up here to RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/250506227647154
6 PM Ash Wednesday Service 6 PM (Chapel)
Sun, March 9th 1st Sunday in Lent & Daylight Savings
9 AM The Well (Memorial Hall)
10 AM Sunday School (Various Areas)
11 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
Wed, March 12th Lenten Bible Study & Vespers
9 AM Bible Study (Lake Mountain Coffee)
6 PM Lenten Vespers (Chapel)
6 PM Children’s Lenten Vespers (Sanctuary)
Sun, March 16th 2nd Sunday in Lent
10 AM Luke/Acts Introduction - Rev. Dr. Chris Franks (Memorial Hall)
11 AM Traditional Worship - Bishop William H Willimon & Dr. Joby Bell (Sanctuary)
4 PM Presentation - Bishop William H Willimon
Wed, March 19th Lenten Bible Study & Vespers
9 AM Bible Study (Lake Mountain Coffee)
6 PM Lenten Vespers (Chapel)
6 PM Children’s Lenten Vespers (Sanctuary)
Sun, March 23rd 3rd Sunday in Lent
9 AM The Well (Memorial Hall)
10 AM Sunday School (Various Areas)
11 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
Wed, March 26th Lenten Bible Study & Vespers
9 AM Bible Study (Lake Mountain Coffee)
6 PM Lenten Vespers (Chapel)
6 PM Children’s Lenten Vespers (Sanctuary)
Sun, March 30th 4th Sunday in Lent & Name Tag Sunday
9 AM The Well (Memorial Hall)
10 AM Sunday School (Various Areas)
11 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
Wed, April 2nd Lenten Bible Study, N.O.W. & Vespers
9 AM Bible Study (Lake Mountain Coffee)
5:30 PM N.O.W.: Nourishment on Wednesday (Memorial Hall) - Adults are $7/plate and kids are $5/plate with a $25 family max. Sign up here to RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/250506227647154
6 PM Lenten Vespers (Chapel)
6 PM Children’s Lenten Vespers (Sanctuary)
Sun, April 6th 5th Sunday in Lent & Holy Communion
9 AM The Well (Memorial Hall)
10 AM Sunday School (Various Areas)
11 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
Wed, April 9th Lenten Bible Study & Vespers
9 AM Bible Study (Lake Mountain Coffee)
6 PM Lenten Vespers (Chapel)
6 PM Children’s Lenten Vespers (Sanctuary)
Sun, April 13th Palm Sunday
9 AM The Well (Memorial Hall)
10 AM Sunday School (Various Areas)
11 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
Thurs, April 17th Maundy Thursday
6 PM Maundy Thursday Service (Chapel)
Fri, April 18th Good Friday
10 AM - 2 PM Stations of the Cross in Art (Chapel)
12 PM Community Good Friday Service (Sanctuary)
Sun, April 20th Easter Sunday
6:30 AM Sunrise Service (Green Space)
11 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
12 PM Easter Egg Hunt (Green Space)