Many tales start out with the introductory phrase, "Once upon a time...," preparing the reader for a collection of dramatic events, unbelievable tales, or other exciting and amazing happenings.  When we hear that phrase we know that there is a tale to follow - perhaps one of intrigue, adventure, fantasy, or love.   The familiar phrase "Once upon a time..." opens the heart and mind of the reader while taking them to places that only the imagination can go.  Not unlike what the story of Jesus and his life, death, resurrection, and ascension provides - except for one difference: Jesus' story is true.

So, to assist you in your Lenten journey this year, we are going to be telling tales - tales of faith, hope, loss, and love, as we reflect on the significance and purpose of trees.  Trees are both a scriptural and cultural image of life, death, strength, hope, and growth.  Many tales about trees have been written or told that depict such images for us.  That's why, during Lent this year, which is typically a time that we focus on images of life, death, strength, hope, and growth, we will be hearing tales of trees as we connect those tales to our own personal journeys of faith.  We hope that this may be an opportunity for you to grow and be strengthened in faith as we recall Jesus' story, and begin our own stories with the phrase "Once upon a tree..."

Series Schedule

All Services begin at 7:00pm
Soup Suppers will be provided at 6:00pm
(proceeds from soup supper free-will offerings
will support Wyoming Mission Trip)

We will be using the Holden Evening Vesper service.

Ash Wednesday, February 6
Including Holy Communion, Imposition of Ashes,
and a Lenten Drama by our middle school youth

Midweek Worship 1, February 13
"The Singing Fir Tree"
For those times when we feel disconnected from God

Midweek Worship 2, February 20
"The Giving Tree"
For those times when we are in need of God's provision

Midweek Worship 3, February 27
"The Three Trees"
For those times when we cannot see the purpose in our lives

Midweek Worship 4, March 5
"The Fall of Freddie the Leaf"
For those times when we don't understand death or loss

Midweek Worship 5, March 12
"The Tree"
For those times when hope seems out of reach