LENTEN OFFERINGS
LENTEN OFFERINGS
One of the great joys of the season of Lent is the opportunity to deepen your relationship with Jesus. Here at Bethesda, we have a number of offerings to help you do just that. We encourage you to pick one (or several) and dive in!
Sunday Worship
Sunday Forum
Morning Prayer
Wednesday Eucharist
& Lenten Lunches
Lent is the perfect time to rededicate yourself to regular worship at 8:00, 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. This weekly renewal of faith is what we do as Christians. Whether you join us in person or online, make Sunday worship a priority this season.
Join fellow parishioners each Sunday of Lent at 10:00 am in the Guild Room to learn and be inspired together.
Join us in the choir pews for this brief (15 minutes), informal prayer service at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
Attend our 12:05 p.m. communion service held in the chapel. This service lasts about 30 minutes and is followed by an optional soup and salad lunch ($5 donation).
Mondays, starting March 10
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Guild Room
Episcopal 101
Wednesdays, starting March 12
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Guild Room
Lent Retreat
Saturday, March 15
9:00 a.m.
Parish Hall
Episcopal 101 (also known as the Adult Confirmation Class) is an opportunity for adults to learn more about the theology, history, and practices of the Episcopal Church. At the end of the class, participants are eligible for adult baptism, confirmation, or reception. If you’ve ever had questions about our faith that you were afraid to ask, this is a wonderful way to learn more about the values and traditions of the Episcopal Church. To sign up, email rsvp@bbts.org.
Join us for a morning-long Lent retreat entitled Sit, Walk, Stand: Paul’s Guide to Grace. The morning will be co-led by the Rev. Canon Nicholas Porter, Founding Director of Jerusalem Peacebuilders, and Member of the Order of St. John, the largest provider of ophthalmic health care in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza; and the Rev. Susan R. Beebe, Bethesda’s own Associate Rector. This retreat is jointly presented with the Order of St. John. All are welcome.
A light breakfast will be offered at 8:30 in the Parish Hall. Four sessions throughout the morning will offer time for reflection and response. The retreat concludes with Noonday Prayer in the church. Register by emailing name and phone number to rsvp@BBTS.org, with “Lent Retreat” in the Subject Line.
Lent Madness
Gospel of John
Bible Study
This online Lenten devotion, started by our rector in 2010, is a fun, bracket-based way to learn about and be inspired by the lives of the saints. To participate, visit lentmadness.org.
Join us for a four-week exploration of the Gospel of John, meeting on Mondays in March, beginning March 10. Together, we will delve into the unique themes, teachings, and insights of this Gospel. Sessions will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. All are welcome!
Adult Art Classes
Saturdays, starting March 22
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Tea House
Join Bethesda’s Adult Art Classes with The Hon. Maria Bacinich, focusing on charcoal and watercolor techniques in a peaceful garden setting. This five-week course runs on Saturdays from March 22 to April 19, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., with all materials and personalized instruction included. Participants will have the chance to showcase their completed work on Sunday, April 27. Register by emailing RSVP@bbts.org with “Art Class” in the subject line.