Lent at CCPC
THE WORK OF IMAGINATION
February 18 – April 5, 2026
The season of Lent is a time of reflection, restoration and recommitment to the Way of Jesus, of justice, of compassion, and peace.
Lent begins in the ache, the questions, the tension between love and loss. It does not rush toward resolution, but invites us to slow down, to turn with honesty, and to journey with Jesus through wildness, confrontation, and cross, to new life. Along the way, we listen to voices from the margins, learn from stories of resistance and renewal, and remember that God meets us not in strength, but in surrender.
This is the work of imagination: to envision a world remade by mercy, to trust that healing is possible even in the shadow of empire, and to practice love that outlasts despair. Lent calls us into this holy labor—not as a solitary act, but as a communal path toward transformation.
Come. Let’s journey together in this holy season.
Rev. Molly Blythe Teichert and Rev. Adele Crawford
Lenten Spiral
The Work of Imagination Lenten Spiral is a resource for households, offering a simple daily practice that invites reflection, connection, and shared spiritual growth throughout the season.
Lent invites us into a slower, more intentional way of being—making space for questions, growth, and transformation. The Work of Imagination frames this season as holy labor, calling families to practice love, justice, and hope together even in the midst of uncertainty. Rooted in prophetic imagination, this Lent–Easter theme encourages us to imagine a world being remade by mercy and to take small, faithful steps toward that vision each day.
Lenten Devotional
Rooted in prophetic imagination, this Lent–Easter devotional invites individuals and communities to reflect on scripture through the lens of justice and mercy. Rather than rushing toward resolution, each week makes space to imagine healing, practice compassion, and trust that transformation is possible even in the midst of uncertainty.
Spend time each week reading the scripture and reflection. Ponder the provided questions or discuss them with someone in your home or your community.
We hope these resources gently guides you through Lent, Holy Week, and Easter—creating space for reflection, connection, and meaning along the way.
Special Offering:
One Great Hour of Sharing
Feb 18 – April 5
Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The work done in support of the causes supported by One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) — disaster, hunger, poverty, climate change, and immigration/migration and refugees—serves individuals and communities in need. This work provides people with safety, sustenance, and hope.
Received during the season of Lent, each gift to this special offering helps to improve the lives of people in these challenging situations. The Offering provides us a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need. In fact, OGHS is the single, largest way Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world.
“And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
Micah 6:8
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Youth Fundraiser
Feb 17 at 6-7:30 PM in Chadsey Hall
Join us for pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit and more! $5 per adult, $3 per child under 12, children under 3 eat free. More is always welcome! All funds raised support our annual trip to Montreat Youth Conference, other retreats and youth events.
You can also pick up an ash cross tattoo and brief liturgy to use at home.
Lenten Vespers
Wednesdays 7:30-8:00 PM on Zoom
Join Pastor Adele each week in Lent to center and pray in a contemplative online space. We encourage you to be in a room with minimal distractions, and to have a candle to light. All are welcome.
Quiet Day Retreat
March 7 at 9 AM-12:30 PM
Come spend some time with friends and step away from the chaos of the world. We’ll being with contemplative circle in the chapel at 9 AM. At 10 AM we’ll move to spaces to pause, play and reflect. Bring your journal or a good book, your knitting or sketch pad. We’ll also have quiet opportunities to paint and color, and to reflect on the holy work of imagination in our lives. Led by Pastor Adele Crawford with Melissa Lindon and Geoff Maxson.
Good Friday
April 3 at 12 PM
Join with ecumenical partners for a Good Friday crosswalk in the Chevy Chase Circle. We will begin at All Saints Episcopal Church.
Ash Wednesday
Feb 18 at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary
Come for contemplative worship of prayer and song and the imposition of ashes for those who desire it. Led by Pastor Adele Crawford and Luke Stowell.
Social Action Gathering
Sunday March 1 after worship in Geneva Hall
Gather with others imagining the world God has in store to discuss ways CCPC as a church can engage with some of the holy disruptive work needed in this moment. Led by Susan Brooks, Christy Schmidt and Bill Hoffmann.
Maundy Thursday
April 2 at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary
Come for a contemplative service of communion, song and scripture as we remember Jesus’ last hours with his friends.
Easter
April 5 at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary
Festival worship celebrating the resurrection of our Lord!