Lent & Holy Week

Ash Wednesday Worship

February 18
Holy Communion & Imposition of Ashes at both services.

12:00pm In Person
Rev. Susanah Wade preaching Walking with God

6:30pm In Person & Online
Dr. Michael Bos preaching A Different Kind of Power
Music starts at 6:15pm

Sunday Worship at 11:00am

Sermon Series: A Different Kind of Power

February 22, March 1, 18 & 22
Dr. Michael Bos preaching

March 15
Rev. Chad Tanaka Pack preaching
All Sunday Worship Services are In-Person & Online

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Holy Week

Palm Sunday, March 29
10:00am: Prayer Circle & 10:00 O'Clock Hour
11:00am: Dr. J. Elise Brown preaching, The Great Reversal

Maundy Thursday, April 2
7:00pm: Dr. Michael Bos preaching, Commemorating Jesus’ final night. Music by the Marble Choir. Holy Communion. For those at home, please have ordinary elements of bread and juice nearby.

Good Friday, April 3
11:40am: Music for Prayer and Meditation
Noon: Reflection by Dr. Michael Bos
Music with The Marble Choir, Organ, and Chamber Ensemble.

1:15-2:30pm: Good Friday Prayer Vigil
The Marble Prayer Ministry Team invites you to join us in the Labyrinth Room as we pray for Lenten Prayer Requests submitted online and via Prayer request cards. Questions? Please contact Judy Tulin, (212) 686-2770, ext. 405.

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Easter Sunday, April 5
10:45am: Prelude for Brass Ensemble and Organ
11:00am: Dr. Michael Bos preaching, You Don’t Leave the Same

More Ways to Grow Deeper during Lent

Monday Lenten Devotional for the Week

Moving Toward New Life
Every Monday thru Lent
Sign up to receive Marble’s pastors’ weekly devotional email to make the most of the journey to Easter. Sign-up here.

Walk the Labyrinth

Ash Wednesday, February 18, 5:00-6:00pm
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 5:00-6:30pm

Feed your spirit with this walking meditation. Questions? Please contact Judy Tulin.

A 40-Day Walk through the Scriptures for Lent Small Group

Thursdays, February 19 – March 26, 12:00pm, Zoom
Tuesdays, February 24 – March 31, 6:15pm, In Person

Commit to 10 minutes each day for prayer and meditation on scripture and each week join Dr. Elise Brown and others either in person or online to share the journey.

Lenten Concert Series: Music for Reflection & Contemplation

Wednesdays, February 25 – March 25, 1:00-1:45pm
Members of The Marble Choir share their artistry in these midweek moments of pause and reflection shaped by the spirit of Lent. After the performance, the Sanctuary will remain open briefly for prayer and meditation.

Social Media: Reflection & Connection

Each week, we’ll share a prompt and invite you to respond as we journey together on Facebook and Instagram.

10:00 O’Clock Hour

Sundays, March 1, 8 & 15
A Lenten Pilgrimage - A Journey Inward
Come hear about and reflect on sacred Lenten practices that are as important today as ever before. All are welcome.

March 1
Dr. Michael Bos, Ashes and Awareness

March 8
Dr. J. Elise Brown, Silence and Simplicity

March 15
Rev. Susanah Wade, Truth Telling

Dr. Julie Faith Parker continues her Passion of the Prophets series:

Sunday, February 22
Jerusalem’s Destruction and Jeremiah: A Time of Loss and Lamentations

Sunday, March 22
Ezekiel and Exile: Prophecies of Displacement

Sundays, March 29
Obadiah and Joel: Brevity and Bugs

Lenten Blog: Cultivating Courage

thru April 5
Inspiring lessons, poetry, and music on recognizing God’s presence, drawing strength from Christ, and living with courage. New entries three times weekly plus Holy Days. Visit MarbleWomen.com daily during Lent.

Arts Ministry

An Artistic Lenten Journey Towards Easter 
Sunday, March 15, 12:30-1:15pm
Commemorating the 45th Anniversary of the Arts Ministry, this program focuses on our inward search for meaning and features video and music by Victoria Pepe with inspirational readings from Arts Ministry members.  In the Chapel. Free.

Set Your Face Toward Your Goals 
Monday, March 23, 6:45-8:15pm
Lent is traditionally a time for reflection, spiritual awareness, and contemplation. But if you examine Jesus’ life as he “set his face towards Jerusalem,” it was a time of boldness, determination and action. Mario Sprouse leads this workshop to help begin to let go of old habits, including procrastination, and embrace new strategies that propel us confidently in the direction of our destiny. $20, light meal. Registration required.

Arts Ministry Exhibit: Empty Jars & Living Water
thru April 25
Marble artists reflect on Lent and Women’s History Month exploring themes from the Samaritan Woman’s story. View outside the Labyrinth Room and online.

Easter Lilies

Lilies will be placed in the Sanctuary in honor or memory of loved ones whose names will be listed on Easter, April 5, in the bulletin and at end of the Worship live stream. To pay tribute to someone, we ask everyone to donate what they can to help offset the cost of the lilies. Starting in March, you can donate Easter Lilies or contact Clay Hale at (212) 686-2770 to make your contribution by Sunday, March 22. Please note: you can mail checks, however, it’s important to talk to Clay to make sure your names get added to the list.

Donate Easter Lilies

If you mailed names and aren’t sure they’ll arrive by Monday morning, April 7, PLEASE CALL THE BUSINESS OFFICE.