Download Reflections Lent 2026
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 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 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.
Lent in a Polycrisis World
Find Hope in Challenging Times
Join a 3-week Lenten Small Group
This Lent, join a discussion group—at church, in homes, or online via Zoom—as we explore polycrisis topics like immigration, climate change, religion, and more. Together, we’ll seek the spirit of hope and reflect on biblical texts that guide us forward through these difficult times. Groups begin the week of March 8.
Times and locations are listed below and additional ones will be added. Contact a group 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. *Are you interested in hosting a group, contact addie@firstplymouth.org
Sundays March 8, 15, 22
9:45-10:30am - Tower Room at First-Plymouth. RSVP to Penny Larsen, pennylarsen66@gmail.com
5:30-6:30pm - FP South campus (Roper and Sons South Chapel). Led by Pastor KJ Langlais. RSVP to kj@firstplymouth.org
Mondays, March 16, 23, 30 *
6:00-7:00pm - Otis Young Room at First-Plymouth. **Will start a week later, on March 16, 23, 30. RSVP to Lisa Borchardt, lisaborchardtne@gmail.com
Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24
10:00-11:00am - The Legacy (5600 Pioneers Blvd), small dining room. RSVP to Marcia Davis, marciadavis317@gmail.com
Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25
6:15-7:15pm - Young Adults (including college aged), Otis Young Room. RSVP to marenmsteinke@outlook.com
6:30-7:30pm - Nancy and John Becker’s group. FULL
Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26
8:00-9:00am - Men’s Early Bird Discussion. RSVP to Bob Reeves, bobreeves63@gmail.com
6:30-7:30pm - Suzanne Jouvenat’s home. RSVP to Suzanne at sjouvenat@gmail.com
Fridays, March 13, 20, 27
10:00-11:00am - David Shipley & Patricia Miller’s home (Fallbrook). RSVP to datoship@icloud.com
1:00-2:00pm - The Grand Lodge (4400 S. 80th St). Host: John Casey. FULL
1:30-2:30pm - New Day Coffee (7501 S. 15th St). RSVP to Jeannine Bryant, jeannine_bryant@yahoo.com