This Lent, you are invited into a rich, intentional journey of faith spanning all 40 days—from Ash Wednesday to the start of Holy Week. 40 Days: Engage in Your Faith offers daily opportunities to participate fully in the season.

Each day, you’ll find at least one way to engage in Lent: Bible studies, communion, worship, service projects, and small-group conversations. hosted in members’ homes as part of a three-week discussion series.

The Challenge: While you’re welcome to participate as often as you are able, we invite you to set a personal goal of attending at least six offerings during Lent. Whether through worship, study, service, or conversation, this simple commitment can deepen your awareness, strengthen your faith, and root you more fully in the season.

This series is designed to help you go deeper with intention, wonder, and adoring reverence as we prepare our hearts for Easter.

March Lenten Calendar

Contact Addie@firstplymouth.org

March 1

Sunday Worship at First-Plymouth and FP South campus

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March 2

Theology on Tap with Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas: An Abolitionist’s Handbook

Monday, March 2 & April 6, 6:30-7:30pm, at The Mill Coffeehouse – Innovation Campus (2021 Transformation Dr) All are welcome, no registration needed.

March 3

Lenten Chapel Worship with Communion

Tuesday, March 3, 5:30pm, Chapel. Brief scripture, a good word, and communion with one another. Led by Pastors Jim Keck, Juan Carlos Huertas, and KJ Langlais

March 4

40 Days Engaging Your Faith: Four Books That Shaped Our Faith: Week #2

Wednesdays, February 25-March 25, 6:15-7:15pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Pastors Jim Keck & Juan Carlos Huertas

In this Wednesday series, Pastors Jim Keck and Juan Carlos will present the five books that have most influenced and formed their faiths. Each week, they will reflect on how these works have shaped their theology, ministry, and understanding thoughtful conversation about how faith is formed and engaged over time. This Lenten series offers space to reflect, learn, and engage your faith more deeply. No registration needed.

March 5

Not Your Ordinary Bible Study with Dr. Keck.

Thursday, March 5, Noon-1:00pm, Choir Room. A spiritual adventure using the Bible to launch the imagination and catapult us into far-ranging topics of real interest. No registration needed.

March 6

Slices & Spirituality

Friday, March 6, Noon-1:00pm, Pilgrim Hall. Throughout the Lenten season, join the Pastors for a special Lenten Bible study with a light pizza lunch (freewill donation). No registration needed.

March 7

Saturday Worship, 5:30pm, Chapel

Sermon by Dr. Jim Keck and Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas. Join a warm, welcoming community of faith built on the mission to increase the love of God and neighbor for this come-as-you-are worship.   

March 8

Sunday Worship at First-Plymouth and FP South campus

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March 8

Lenten Small Group Discussion Groups Begin

Lenten Discussion Theme 2026: Lent in a Polycrisis World

Find hope in challenging times! During Lent, join a discussion group as we explore polycrisis

March 8-29th.  Times and locations are listed below and additional ones will be added. Contact a leader to join, or start your own conversation at home with family and friends. This is a safe space to share, listen, and reflect in our polycrisis world.

March 8

Compline Worship & Pre-Compline Series

7:00-7:30pm, Compline worship in the Sanctuary. Ancient worship for the modern soul.

Pre-Compline series: Faith in Recovery Panel

5:30-7:00pm, Chapel. Sponsored by Faith in Recovery ministry at First-Plymouth

This program brings together a panel of church members who share personal experiences with addiction and mental illness. As part of our mission to reduce the stigma and shame often associated with these challenges, the conversation creates space for honesty, listening, and hope—reminding us that healing begins when stories are met with compassion and understanding. No registration needed.

March 9

Words from the Cross: The Seven Last Words of Jesus

Monday, March 9, 6:00pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas.

A special Lenten presentation exploring the great biblical texts of the Seven Last Words. Rooted in Scripture and thoughtful reflection, this study invites participants to engage deeply with Jesus’ final sayings from the cross and consider their meaning for faith and life today. This offers a meaningful way to journey through the season with intention and hope. All are welcome, no registration needed.

March 10

Lenten Chapel Worship with Communion

Tuesday, March 10, 5:30pm, Chapel. Brief scripture, a good word, and communion with one another. Led by Pastors Jim Keck, Juan Carlos Huertas, and KJ Langlais

March 11

Stations of the Cross

Wednesday, March 11, 5:30pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas.

A contemplative Stations program that guides participants through Jesus’ final journey.

March 12

Not Your Ordinary Bible Study with Dr. Keck

Thursday, March 12, Noon-1:00pm, Choir Room

A spiritual adventure using the Bible to launch the imagination and catapult us into far-ranging topics of real interest. All are welcome, no registration needed.

March 13

Slices & Spirituality

Friday, March 13, Noon-1:00pm, Pilgrim Hall. Throughout the Lenten season, join the Pastors for a special Lenten Bible study with a light pizza lunch (freewill donation). No registration needed.

March 14

Serve and Sort Clothes at Orphan Grain Train - Family Service Project

Saturday, March 14, 9:00-11:00am, at the Orphan Grain Train (1902 SW 6th St)

Come join us for a simple yet impactful family service project! We'll be sorting and packing clothing donations to be shipped around the world to underprivileged communities. It's an easy and meaningful way to give back to our community, and ages 5th grade and up are welcome to participate. Closed Toes Shoes Required!  Contact tori@firstplymouth.org for more information.

March 14

Serve Dinner at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach - Family Service Project

Saturday, March 14, 4:15-7:00pm

Help prepare and serve a meal to the community in need. Please arrive at 4:15pm at the back door at Matt Talbot Kitchen.  We are usually done by 7:00pm if we clean up fast. Dinner is served from 5:30-6:20pm. Contact tori@firstplymouth.org

March 14

Saturday Worship, 5:30pm, Chapel

Sermon by Dr. Jim Keck and Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas

Join a warm, welcoming community of faith built on the mission to increase the love of God and neighbor for this come-as-you-are worship. All are welcome. 

March 15

Sunday Worship at First-Plymouth and FP South campus

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March 15

J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor - Abendmusik Concert

Sunday, March 15, at 6:00pm, Sanctuary. Free. No tickets required

For the first time in its storied history, Abendmusik will offer a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B minor -- arguably the most transcendent music yet composed. Tom Trenney leads sounding light, the Plymouth Choir, soloists, and the Abendmusik Orchestra in this profoundly moving work.

Freewill offering to benefit Food Fort.

Co-sponsored by the Trenney Family, Jon & Joan Michelsen, and co-sponsored by Dr. Andrew F. & Elizabeth U. Thompson in memory of Reverend Larry Doerr and Donna Ruth Doerr, with the support of Mike & Diane Dinnel and Paul Levi Dunn.

Learn more at abendmusik.org

March 16

Significancy

The Bible for Recovering Literalists

Monday, March 16, 7:00pm, Sanctuary

This lecture is part of First-Plymouth’s series called “SIGNIFICANCY” which is a mash-up of big ideas, conversation and live music.  Dr. Jim Keck and Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas will lead an engaging conversation that invites those moving beyond strict biblical literalism to rediscover scripture as a living, nuanced text. No registration needed.

March 17

Lenten Chapel Worship with Communion

Tuesday, March 17, 5:30pm, Chapel. Brief scripture, a good word, and communion with one another. Led by Pastors Jim Keck, Juan Carlos Huertas, and KJ Langlais

March 18

40 Days Engaging Your Faith: Four Books That Shaped Our Faith: Week #3

Wednesdays, February 25-March 25, 6:15-7:15pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Pastors Jim Keck & Juan Carlos Huertas

In this Wednesday series, Pastors Jim Keck and Juan Carlos will present the four books that have most influenced and formed their faiths. Each week, they will reflect on how these works have shaped their theology, ministry, and understanding thoughtful conversation about how faith is formed and engaged over time. This Lenten series offers space to reflect, learn, and engage your faith more deeply. No registration needed.

March 19

Not Your Ordinary Bible Study with Dr. Keck

Thursday, March 19, Noon-1:00pm, Choir Room

A spiritual adventure using the Bible to launch the imagination and catapult us into far-ranging topics of real interest. No registration needed.

March 20

Slices & Spirituality

Friday, March 20, Noon-1:00pm, Pilgrim Hall. Throughout the Lenten season, join the Pastors for a special Lenten Bible study with a light pizza lunch (freewill donation). No registration needed.

March 21

Saturday Worship, 5:30pm, Chapel. Sermon by Dr. Jim Keck and Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas

Join a warm, welcoming community of faith built on the mission to increase the love of God and neighbor for this come-as-you-are worship.

March 22

Sunday Worship at First-Plymouth and FP South Campus

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March 23

Laundry Love - Family Service Project

Monday, March 23, 6:00-8:00pm. Two locations and two shifts to choose from. Details TBA. Sponsored by First-Plymouth’s JustNeighbors. Learn more by emailing addie@firstplymouth.org

March 24

Lenten Chapel - Worship with Communion

Tuesday, March 24, 5:30pm, Chapel. Brief scripture, a good word, and communion with one another. Led by Pastors Jim Keck, Juan Carlos Huertas, and KJ Langlais

March 25

40 Days Engaging Your Faith: Four Books That Shaped Our Faith: Week #4

Wednesdays, February 25-March 25, 6:15-7:15pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Pastors Jim Keck & Juan Carlos Huertas

In this Wednesday series, Pastors Jim Keck and Juan Carlos will present the four books that have most influenced and formed their faiths. Each week, they will reflect on how these works have shaped their theology, ministry, and understanding thoughtful conversation about how faith is formed and engaged over time. This Lenten series offers space to reflect, learn, and engage your faith more deeply. No registration needed.

March 26

Not Your Ordinary Bible Study with Dr. Keck

Thursday, March 26, Noon-1:00pm, Choir Room. A spiritual adventure using the Bible to launch the imagination and catapult us into far-ranging topics of real interest. No registration needed.

March 27

Slices & Spirituality

Friday, March 27, Noon-1:00pm, Pilgrim Hall. Throughout the Lenten season, join the Pastors for a special Lenten Bible study with a light pizza lunch (freewill donation). No registration needed.

March 28

Easter Festival

Saturday, March 28, 11:30am-1:30pm, outside the church at 20th & D St. Egg hunt scrambles, crafts, games, food trucks, and more for the whole family.

March 28

Saturday Worship, 5:30pm, Chapel

Sermon by Dr. Jim Keck and Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas. Join a warm, welcoming community of faith built on the mission to increase the love of God and neighbor for this come-as-you-are worship.