PREPARING FOR LENT

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Shrove Tuesday
5:00 p.m. – Pancake Supper

LENT

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Ash Wednesday
12:00 Noon – Imposition of Ashes & Holy Eucharist
7:00 p.m. – Imposition of Ashes & Holy Eucharist

Friday, February 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park, Shaler Township

Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Lent 1
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum – Family Farewells – Dealing with Dying and Death: Christian Theology and The Next Life
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Potluck Supper
6:15 p.m. – Lecture – Baptism Through Different Eyes: Baptism 101 with Fr. Brandon Cooper

Friday, February 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park, Shaler Township

Sunday, March 1, 2026 – Lent 2
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum – Family Farewells – Dealing with Dying and Death: Helping People Facing Loss
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Potluck Supper
6:15 p.m. – Lecture – Baptism Through Different Eyes: Baptized into Politics with Fr. Chuck Weiss

Friday, March 6, 2026
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park, Shaler Township


Sunday, March 8, 2026 – Lent 3
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum – Family Farewells – Dealing with Dying and Death: Legal Matters
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Potluck Supper
6:15 p.m. – Lecture – Baptism Through Different Eyes: The Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Elizabeth Rheinfrank

Friday, March 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park, Shaler Township


Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Lent 4
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum – Family Farewells – Dealing with Dying and Death: Planning a Funeral
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Potluck Supper
6:15 p.m. – Lecture – Baptism Through Different Eyes: The American Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Taylor

Friday, March 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park, Shaler Township

Sunday, March 22, 2026 – Lent 5
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum – Family Farewells – Dealing with Dying and Death: Hospice Care
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Potluck Supper
6:15 p.m. – Lecture – Baptism Through Different Eyes: Diakonia and Living our Baptismal Covenant with Ellen Seagraves

Friday, March 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park, Shaler Township

Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday is observed by many Christian denominations as a day of self-examination and consideration of wrongs they need to make right and where they need God’s help in obtaining that goal. It is customary to “clear the cupboards” of richer foods before ritual fasts during Lent.

The Way of the Cross

The devotion known as the Way of the Cross (also known as Stations of the Cross) is an adaptation to local usage of a custom widely observed by pilgrims to Jerusalem: the offering of prayer at a series of places in that city traditionally associated with our Lord’s passion and death. There are fourteen stations, of these, eight are based directly on events recorded in the Gospels. The remaining six are based on inferences from the Gospel account or from pious legend. Traditionally, the stations are made before a series of plain wooden crosses placed along the walls of the church or in some other convenient place. As part of the finding God in Nature series of hikes, we will be doing the service outdoor. Specifically, along the trail at Fall Run Park, 187 Fall Run Rd. Glenshaw, PA 15116. This trail is well maintained and mostly level, so should be reasonably accessible to almost anyone. The total distance is under a mile. Each Friday in Lent, Father Brandon will be leading this service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This will be rain or shine, and usually lasts about 45 minutes. 

Adult Forum

During Lent the Adult Forum will be FAMILY FAREWELLS – DEALING WITH DYING & DEATH
February 22 – Christian Theology and the Next Life
March 1 – Helping People Facing Loss
March 8 – Legal Matters
March 15 – Planning a Funeral
March 22 – Hospice Care

Holy Eucharist Class

If you have a child in first through third grade who has NOT participated in our special Communion Class, please send Ellen Seagraves an email to ensure your child is added to this year’s class.  The class runs all of Lent (Sundays beginning March 9 and ending April 13).  Communion Presentation Sunday will be after Easter. 

Lenten Potluck Series

Sundays, February 22, March 1, 8 ,15,22 – The evenings start at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a main dish or side dish/salad to share. The Church will provide desserts and beverages.
The lectures will begin at 6:15 p.m.

February 22 – Fr. Brandon Cooper – Baptism 101
March1 – Fr. Chuck Weiss – Baptized into Politics
March 8 – Pastor Elizabeth Rheinfrank – The Evangelical Lutheran Church
March 15 – Pastor Dan Taylor – The American Baptist Church
March 22 – Ellen Seagraves – Diakonia and Living our Baptismal Covenant

Maundy Thursday

The Maundy Thursday Table Eucharist & Supper has been a custom at Christ Church for nearly 50 years! The typical Rite II Holy Eucharist service begins at 6:30 p.m. in the candelit undercroft. At The Peace we break for dinner which usually consists of a lamb dish, greens, and dried fruit. The service then continues with communion before processing upstairs for the Stripping of the altar. Reservations are strongly suggested for dinner. 2026’s service will be an Instructed Eucharist.

HOLY WEEK

Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Palm Sunday
8:00 a.m. – The Procession of Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 a.m. – The Procession of Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School & Holy Eucharist Class

Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Maundy Thursday
6:30 p.m. – Instructed Table Eucharist & Supper
Reservations are necessary no later than March 30. Click here
8:15 p.m. – Stripping of the Altar

Friday, April 3, 2026 – Good Friday
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park, Shaler Township
12:00 Noon – Good Friday Liturgy

EASTER

Saturday, April 4, 2026 – Holy Saturday
8:00 p.m. – The Great Vigil of Easter

Sunday, April 5, 2026 – Easter Day
8:00 a.m. – Festival Eucharist
10:00 a.m. – Choral Festival Eucharist*
An Easter Egg Hunt will follow the 10:00 service.

The Easter Vigil begins in darkness as we wait for the light of Christ to return to the world. We also offer the sacrament of Baptism for anyone who desires. Please contact the office if interested.

Following the 10:00 a.m. service, the children are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt on the back lawn (weather permitting).

*Denotes the service is livestreamed.